Add, change, or remove transitions between slides. Set the timing and speed of a transition. Animate pictures, clip art, text, and other objects. Rehearse timings for a slide show. Use slide masters to customize a presentation. Adding an on-screen timer or progress bar can add interesting effects to your slides. More @Wikipedia
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