Applies ToPowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint for the web PowerPoint Mobile

You can add animation effects to 3D graphics:

  • Arrive or Leave

  • Turntable and Swing

  • Jump & Turn

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For detailed instructions about using animation effects, see Animate text or objects.

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This is a subscriber-only, Microsoft 365 feature. See Requirements below for more details.

  1. Insert and position a 3D model as described in Get creative with 3D models.

  2. On the Animations tab of the ribbon, select one of the 3D animation effects.

  3. Select the animation effect you want.

  4. On the ribbon, select Effect Options to open the menu. You can choose properties related to the Direction, Intensity, and Rotation Axis of movement.

  5. To see the effect in action, select Preview on the ribbon.

Requirements for 3D animation effects

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This is a subscriber-only, Microsoft 365 feature.

Applies to:

PowerPoint for Microsoft 365:  Current Channel: Version 1712 or later  Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview): Version 1803 or later  Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: Version 1803 or later  Find your Office version

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This feature works on Windows tablets. See Requirements below for more details.

  1. Insert and position a 3D model as described in Get creative with 3D models.

  2. On the Animations tab of the ribbon, select one of the categories of effects, such as Emphasis Effects.

    The available 3D animations are at the top of the list.

  3. Select the animation effect you want.

  4. On the ribbon, select Effect Options Property to open the menu. You can choose properties related to the Direction, Intensity, and Rotation Axis of movement.

  5. To see the effect in action, switch to the Slide Show tab of the ribbon and select From Current Slide.

Requirements for 3D animation effects

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This feature works on Windows tablets.

Applies to:

PowerPoint Mobile: Version 17.9226.20751 or later  Find your Office version

PowerPoint for the web supports several kinds of animation effects, including effects applied to SmartArt graphics. However, PowerPoint for the web doesn't support the insertion of 3D animation effects. It can play a 3D animation that has been created in another version of PowerPoint, but it can't be used to create the 3D animation itself.

Requirements for playback of 3D animation effects

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This is a subscriber-only feature for Microsoft 365 business users.

Applies to:

PowerPoint for the web files stored on OneDrive for work or school or SharePoint in Microsoft 365

Browser support:

Microsoft Edge, Chrome, and Firefox are supported

Internet Explorer isn't supported

See Also

Get creative with 3D models

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