Transitions

Abstract

Add transition effects between slides. Change slide transition effects between slides

A transition is an animation effect that takes place when a new slide is displayed.

Apply a transition to a single slide

  1. Go to the Computers slide.

  2. Slide show->Slide transition.

  3. Select Favorites.

  4. Double click the Dissolve transition.

  5. Set the speed to Medium.

  6. Close the dialogue.

  7. Go to the first slide.

  8. F9.

    Notice the effect of the slide transition when you get to the Computers slide.

  9. Try out different transitions on different slides.

[Note] Note

The comments made about animations and effects also apply to transitions. Use them with discretion and avoid having too many different transitions in a single presentation.

Apply a slide transition to a number of slides

  1. View->Workspace->Slides view

  2. Select a set of slide by holding down the Shift key and clicking. The same action will also unselect a previously selected slide.

    OR

    Press Ctrl-A to select all the slides.

  3. Slide show->Slide transition.

  4. Double click a transition.

  5. Select a Speed.

  6. Close the Slide transition dialogue.

  7. Go to the start of the presentation.

  8. Press F9 to view the slide show or press on the Main toolbar or on the Vertical scroll bar.

Slide show settings

You can change the settings for slide shows.

  • Slide show->Side show settings.

This displays the dialogue shown in the screen.