Notes on Inserting Animated GIFs in PowerPoint

Introduction to Animated GIFs in PowerPoint

• Animated GIFs are a great way to add animation without a video file.
• PowerPoint supports the insertion and use of animated GIFs.

Steps to Insert an Animated GIF

1. Accessing the Insert Tab
   • Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
2. Choosing Pictures
   • Select Pictures option.
3. Browsing for the GIF
   • Locate the animated image file stored on your computer.
4. Inserting the GIF
   • Insert the GIF onto the slide.

Manipulating the GIF on the Slide

• Click and drag to reposition the GIF.
• Resize the GIF just like a normal image.

Viewing the Animation

• Animated images won't show their animation until in Slide Show Mode.
• In Slide Show Mode, the GIF will loop its animation continuously.

Animation Settings

• PowerPoint does not allow changes to how many times the animation plays.
• Set the looping option when saving the animated GIF using apps like Photoshop.
• PowerPoint follows the metadata of the image file for animation settings.

Conclusion

• PowerPoint can handle animated GIFs effectively to enhance presentations.
• Usage of GIFs can add a dynamic element to slides.

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• Presented by Andrew Childress for Tuts+.
• Thanks for attending!