Use SmartArt effects in PowerPoint

In this article, guide you in detail how to use SmartArt effect in PowerPoint 2016.

To create a SmartArt object, click the Insert tab -> SmartArt -> select the SmartArt style you want:

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After selecting a SmartArt style, enter content for SmartArt:

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Create an effect for SmartArt by clicking on the Animations tab -> Add Animation -> selecting the effect type, for example here, choose the type of effect that appears:

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Choose the type of effect you want:

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After choosing the effect type, SmartArt object provides more advanced effects in Effect Options:

+ As one Object: Consider SmartArt object as a common entity implementing the same effect.

+ All at One: All components in SmartArt perform effects at the same time.

+ One by One: The components in SmartArt perform the effect respectively.

+ Level at One: Perform effects according to the Levels in SmartArt:

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Example of implementing the All At One effect

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Example of using the One by One effect:

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Example of implementing Level at One feature:

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Also you can set advanced effects for SmartArt by right-clicking on the effect and select Timing:

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Choose effects in the Group animation section similar to Effects Options:

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Select sound effects when presenting objects or effects after the slideshow in turn Sound, After Animation:

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Above is a detailed guide on how to use effects for SmartArt objects . Good luck!