creating a timer in powerpoint
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An easy way to use animation effects to create a working timer in a PowerPoint PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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How to Create a Timer Bar in PowerPoint
Mary Nicholson
Professor of Instructional Technology
Bloomsburg University of PA
Start Timer
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How to Create a Timer Bar in PowerPoint
Mary Nicholson
Professor of Instructional Technology
Bloomsburg University of PA
Start Timer
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1.Create 2 duplicate rectangles.
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1.Create 2 duplicate rectangles.
One will have no fill, small outline.
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Create 2 duplicate rectangles.
One will have no fill, small outline.
The other will have a gradient fill, no outline.
1.
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Create 2 duplicate rectangles.
One will have no fill, small outline.
The other will have a gradient fill, no outline.
Linear direction
works best.
Add as many
colors stops as
you like.
1.
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2.Move the two rectangles so the gradient
rectangle is placed over the “No Fill”
rectangle.
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2.Move the two rectangles so the gradient
rectangle is placed over the “No Fill”
rectangle.
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3.Add a “Wipe” Entrance Effect animation to the
gradient rectangle.
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3.Add a “Wipe” Entrance Effect animation to the
gradient rectangle.
Select the Animations tab.
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3.Add a “Wipe” Entrance Effect animation to the
gradient rectangle.
Select the Animations tab.
Click on the arrow to show all the Entrance Effects.
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3.Add a “Wipe” Entrance Effect animation to the
gradient rectangle.
Select the Animations tab.
Click on the arrow to show all the Entrance Effects.
Select the “Wipe” Entrance Effect.
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3.Add a “Wipe” Entrance Effect animation to the
gradient rectangle.
Select the Animations tab.
Click on the arrow to show all the Entrance Effects.
Select the “Wipe” Entrance Effect.
Change the Effect Options to “From Left”
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4.
Add a timing to the Animation effect.
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4.
Add a timing to the Animation effect.
Select the Duration field in the Animation Options.
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4.
Add a timing to the Animation effect.
Select the Duration field in the Animation Options.
Type in the length of the duration for the animation.
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
Create a shape to be clicked.
Start Timer
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
Create a shape to be clicked.
Duplicate the page.
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
Create a shape to be clicked.
Duplicate the page.
On the second page set the Start for the animation
to “With Previous”
Start Timer
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
Start Timer
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5.
Add a trigger for the animation to begin.
Start Timer
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
Open the custom animation panel.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
Open the custom animation panel.
In the Effect Options select “sound”.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
Open the custom animation panel.
In the Effect Options select “sound”.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and
select “Other Sound”.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
Open the custom animation panel.
In the Effect Options select “sound”.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and
select “Other Sound”.
Browse to the .wav file you want to
use.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
Open the custom animation panel.
In the Effect Options select “sound”.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and
select “Other Sound”.
Browse to the .wav file you want to
use.
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6.
Add sound to the animation.
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Time’s Up!
What are some ways you could use
a timer in a presentation?
Keep Thinking!
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Have fun with the timer!