PowerPoint Animation

Part 3Chart Animation

Dr Nitin Paranjapehttp://efficiency365.wordpress.com

Read these articles before you continueThis is the fifth part of a series of articles about PowerPoint Animation

1. Understand PowerPoint animation concepts in 10 minutes

2. Explore PowerPoint animation in 20 min3. The Animation Pain (oops… Pane)4. From Thoughts to Action: Car Racing Animation

Column Chart Animation

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Line Chart AnimationWipe from left. By Category.

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Line Chart AnimationWipe from left. By Series.

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Same chart, chasing effectWipe from left. By Series. Series 2 chases Series 1.Second series – Start with Previous with a delay..

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Pie Chart AnimationBy Category. Emphasis on Excel.

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Now try with your charts1. Do NOT apply animation just because you can2. Apply only if it serves a specific purpose3. Choose the right animation4. DO NOT spend too much time tweaking it