Extensions

In this extension, you will publish your presentation to the web.

This will make it easier to allow others to see your finished animation.

When you publish something to the web, anyone with the link can see it.

Only share the link with those you trust.

To begin, open your presentation.

Then, publish it to the web.

Set the timing of your presentation.

This is the number of seconds that pass between the movement of one slide to the next.

The faster your slides advance, the smoother your images will appear as they move across the screen.

Next, check the boxes if you'd like to have the presentation begin as soon as you load the page in the web browser.

And restart automatically after the last slide so that it runs in a loop.

Then, click publish.

Copy the link for the presentation by either right-clicking on it or pressing Control-C.

Open a new tab in your browser and paste the link in the address bar.

You can do this by either right-clicking on it or pressing Control-V.

Your animation automatically plays in your browser.

You can stop publishing your animation at any time if you wish.

Now, it's your turn: publish your presentation to the web, copy and paste the link, and watch your animation play in your browser.

In this extension, you'll add a title slide with Word Art to introduce your animation.

Adding a title slide lets your viewers know what your animation will be about.

Formatting your text with Word Art will make your title look distinctive and eye-catching.

To complete this extension, you will: create a title slide, insert Word Art and choose a font, add text color, and change the background color of your slide.

To begin, open your presentation.

Click the plus sign to add a new slide to the beginning.

Then, apply a title layout.

Delete the title text box and insert Word Art.

Then, describe your animation in the title.

Add your name to the subtitle.

Next, choose a font for your title.

The font is the style of typeface for your text.

Experiment with different fonts.

Then, choose one that fits your subject.

Now, choose a color to make your text stand out.

You could choose a color that matches your main image.

Or, just choose a color that you like.

You may want to format your subtitle text with the same color to make your slide appear consistent and organized.

Then, choose a background color for your slide.

A contrasting color will make your text easier to read.

Choose a color that will create a smooth transition to the first slide in your animation.

You may even want to choose the same color.

Now, it's your turn: add a title slide, format your title text with Word Art, add and format your name, center the title, and choose a background color.

In this extension, you will add text to your presentation to give more detail about what is happening in the animation.

Since each slide only moves slightly, you don't need to put text on every slide unless you want to.

Just concentrate on a few key slides.

For example, if you have 20 slides, you might choose to have text on four or five of them.

To begin, open your presentation, and go to the first slide.

Think about a line of text that might go with what is pictured.

This could be: an explanation of what is happening on the slide, or the beginning of a related story or a poem.

Then, insert a text box where you want the text on the slide, and type your text.

Format and center the text so it's easier to read.

Now, think about where to place the next line of text to continue your explanation, story, or poem.

Keep adding a line or two of text at points where you see the animation changing significantly.

Finally, add a line on the last slide to wrap up the explanation, story, or poem.

Play your animation to see if the text goes along with the story.

Now, it's your turn: add a line or two of text on the first slide, format and center the text, continue adding text on select slides, and play the animation.