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How to Use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint 2010

Make animation simple in PowerPoint

By Wendy Russell Wendy Russell Writer Brock University Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 17, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook

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The Animation Painter copies the animation effects of one object to others.Select object with animation > Animations tab > in Advanced Animation group, select Animation Painter.Select the object to which you wish to apply the same animation. This article explains how to use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint 2010, allowing you to copy one object's animation effects (and all the settings applied to that animated object) to another. Instructions in this article apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Copy an Animation Effect to a Single Object

The Animation Painter copies the animation effects of one object (and all the settings applied to that animated object), to another object (or many objects) with a single click of the mouse on each new object. Select the object that contains the desired animation. Select the Animations tab. In the Advanced Animation group, select Animation Painter. Note that the mouse cursor changes to an arrow with a paintbrush. Select the object to which you wish to apply this same animation. This animation and all its settings have now been applied to the new object.

Copy Animation to Several Objects

Apply animation settings to multiple objects with a single click of the mouse on each new object. Select the object that contains the desired animation. Select the Animations tab. In the Advanced Animation group, select Animation Painter. Select the first object to which you wish to apply this same animation. This animation and all its settings are applied to the new object. Continue to select all objects that require the animation. To turn the animation painter feature off, press Animation Painter once again. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Add Animation to PowerPoint How to Make an Image Background Transparent in PowerPoint How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation Change Order of Animations for PowerPoint Slides How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation Edit Music, Sound, or Other Audio Settings in PowerPoint How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Insert a Copyright Symbol or Emoji on a PowerPoint Slide How to Use Google Slide Animations and Transitions Using Design Themes in PowerPoint How to Group Objects in PowerPoint How to Apply Custom Animation in PowerPoint Use Word's Format Painter to Copy Formatting Change the Speed of a PowerPoint Animation Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies