Animate an Object

You can add a path animation to images, text objects, talkies, and even videos.

Select the object you want to animate. 

Drag the Animate switch to the on position.

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You will see the object move a small amount.

Use the more (right) arrow next to the switch to adjust the path shape and speed.

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Use the Type menu to choose the type of path.

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Click the back arrow to return to the options.

You will see blue handles on the animation path.

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Use the blue handles to adjust the shape and length of the path.

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Click the Try It button to watch the object animate along the path.

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Drag the Speed slider to adjust how fast the object moves along the path.

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Drag the Loop switch to the on position to have the animation to run over and over when the page displays.

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