Adding animations and transitions
Storyline includes entrance and exit animations that are a subset of what is available in PowerPoint. Animations are easy to add to any object on a slide and are useful for creating emphasis and subtle motion to slide content. This is particularly true when used in combination with Slide Transitions that animate the transition from one slide to another using a variety of video-like effects.
Tip
Animations are fun but practice restraint when it comes to using animations in your e-learning courses. With fonts, colors, and sounds, a little goes a long way. You'll want to use these animations strategically and sparingly for greatest professional emphasis and effect.
Slide Transitions can be accessed from the Animations tab in Normal and Master Slide Views. Animations cannot be accessed from Story View.
Here's how to add an animation to an object on a slide:
- Select the object you wish to animate.
- Click on the Animation tab.
- Choose an Entrance Effect (there...
