Using Slide Transitions in PowerPoint 2003

6. If you want the slide to advance automatically, check the Automatically check box and set the number of seconds.

If you leave this box unchecked, PowerPoint waits for you to click the

7. If you want to apply the animation to the entire presentation, click Apply to All Slides.

This applies the animation to all the slides in the presentation.

Here are some additional points to keep in mind when using slide transitions:

• Consider computer speed: Transition effects look better on faster computers, which have more raw processing horsepower to implement the fancy pixel dexterity required to produce good-looking transitions. If your computer is a bit slow, change the speed setting to Fast so the transition won't drag.

• Select sets of transitions: Some of the transition effects come in matched sets that apply the same effect from different directions. You can create a cohesive set of transitions by alternating among these related effects from slide to slide. For example, set up the first slide using Wipe Right, the second slide using Wipe Left, the third with Wipe Down, and so on.