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How To Animate Text In Google Slides

Animate text in Google Slides for engaging presentations. Apply entrance and exit animations to highlight key points.

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  1. Open your Google Slides presentation and select the text box.

  2. Click on "Insert" in the top menu and select "Animation."

  3. The "Motion" panel will open on the right side.

  4. Click "Add animation" and choose an animation effect.

  5. Select the animation trigger (On click, After previous, or With previous).

  6. Adjust speed and other settings as needed.

  7. Click "Play" to preview the animation.