What is the difference between custom animation and transition effects in PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint software combines text, graphics and animation to create visual presentations on electronic slides. Transition effects manipulate an entire slide, while custom animation is applied to objects on the slide.UsesSlide transition effects create smooth moves from one slide to the next. Custom animation moves objects on a slide automatically or with the click of a mouse.Effect TypesCommon slide transition effects include fade smoothly, fade to black, dissolve, wipe up/down/left/right and flip. Custom animation effects include fade in, fly in, rise up, follow a motion path, and blink, zoom or disappear.CommandsFind slide transition effects under the “Transitions” command in PowerPoint, and custom animation effects under “Custom Animation,” using the “Slideshow” menu or “Animations” tab (PowerPoint 2007 only).Ease of EditingTo edit or change a slide transition effect or custom animation, select the slide or object you wish to change, then choose “Transitions” or “Custom An
