Creating stick figure animations in PowerPoint can be a fun and creative way to add interest to your presentations. The process involves using basic shapes and the animation feature in PowerPoint. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Draw the Stick Figure
Click on the “Insert” tab on the PowerPoint ribbon, select “Shapes,” and choose the ‘Line’ or ‘Oval’ shape to draw your stick figure. You can draw a circle for the head, and lines for the body, arms, and legs.
Step 2: Group the Shapes
Once you’ve drawn your stick figure, group the shapes together. Click and drag your cursor over all the parts of your stick figure, right-click on them, and select “Group” from the dropdown menu. This will make moving and animating the figure easier.
Step 3: Create the Animation
With your figure grouped, you can now add animation. Go to the “Animations” tab on the ribbon, and select “Add Animation.” You can choose from a variety of options including ‘Appear’, ‘Fade’, ‘Fly In’, etc. You can also adjust the speed and direction of the animation from this tab.
Step 4: Duplicate the Slides
To make your stick figure move across multiple slides, duplicate the slide with your figure and adjust its position on each slide. Go to the “Home” tab, click on “New Slide,” and choose “Duplicate Selected Slides.”
Step 5: Adjust the Position of the Stick Figure
On the new slide, move your stick figure to a new position. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’re satisfied with your animation’s movements.
Step 6: Play Your Animation
Finally, play your presentation to see your stick figure in action! You can adjust the timing and speed of the animations as needed to make the movements smooth.
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