Q&A for How to Add Animation Effects in Microsoft PowerPoint

Make sure that the "On Mouse Click" checkbox is selected in the Transition tab.

You can change the order of animations by using the arrows under "Reorder Animations." Or you can move animations in the Animation Pane, but this will use the selected order and not randomize it.

Click the up and down arrows next to “Duration” in the “Timing” section to change the speed of the duration. A higher duration means a slower transition. (This setting only adjusts the duration of the transition, not of the slide itself.)

You can find free PowerPoint templates in Microsoft's free template library.

You can save your animations by exporting your slideshow as a video or GIF. After creating your slides and animations, go to the File menu, choose Export, and select either Create a Video or Create an Animated GIF. Pick your quality and timing settings, then save the file. This ensures your animations play automatically when someone views the exported video or GIF, even outside PowerPoint.