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How to Use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint

By Wendy Russell Wendy Russell Writer Brock University Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email DragonImages / Getty Images Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook

What to Know

Single: Select to copy > go to Animations > Advanced Animation > Animation Painter > select object to apply.Multiple: Select to copy > go to Animations > Advanced Animation > Animation Painter > select multiple objects. This article explains how to use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Copy an Animation Effect to a Single Object

The Animation Painter copies the animation effects of one object (and all the settings applied to that animated object), to another object (or many objects) with a single click of the mouse on each new object. Select the slide which contains the animation you wish to copy. Go to Animations. Select the object that contains the animation you want to duplicate. In the Advanced Animation group, select Animation Painter. Note that the mouse cursor changes to an arrow with a paint brush. Select the object to which you wish to apply this same animation. This animation and all its settings are applied to the new object.

Copy an Animation to Several Objects

Select the object that contains the desired animation. Go to Animations. In the Advanced Animation group, double-click Animation Painter. Note that the mouse cursor changes to an arrow with a paintbrush.​ Select the first object to which you wish to apply this same animation. This animation and all its settings are applied to the new object. Continue to select other objects that require the animation. To turn off the Animation Painter, select Animation Painter again. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Animation Painter in PowerPoint 2010 How to Select Multiple Slides in PowerPoint How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation How to Use the Photoshop Background Eraser Tool How to Add Animation to PowerPoint How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation Change Order of Animations for PowerPoint Slides How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Insert a Copyright Symbol or Emoji on a PowerPoint Slide How to Cite Pictures in PowerPoint How to Apply Custom Animation in PowerPoint How to Use Google Slide Animations and Transitions Use Word's Format Painter to Copy Formatting How to Make an Image Background Transparent in PowerPoint How to Use the Vector Brushes in Adobe Animate CC Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies