This introductory how-to guide will teach you how to enhance your PowerPoint presentations by adding animations.

We show you how to create a Loading Circle and a Loading Bar in PowerPoint. Learn how to create a loading animation in PowerPoint.

READ: How to create animated moving background in PowerPoint We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to make an animated envelope in PowerPoint.

Ensure that the "Start" option in the "Advanced Animation" group is set to "On Click." Otherwise the animation may proceed automatically, without you clicking a button.

This animation lets you expose graphics in a cut-out circle. It's eye-catching and easy to create in Microsoft PowerPoint.

A spinning hollow circle is a great way to suggest the passing of time in a PowerPoint show. Susan Harkins shows you how to make this simple animation.

How to use motion path animation effects in PowerPoint Animation effects can be applied to text, shapes, and objects on any slide in PowerPoint 2016.