The Morph transition animates the difference between two slides. Duplicate a slide, move, resize or recolour objects on the copy, apply Morph to the second slide, and PowerPoint creates a smooth animation between them.
MenuTransitions › Morph
Key ideaThe same objects on both slides
Works inPowerPoint 2019, 2021 and Microsoft 365
Step by step
- Build the first slide, for example a title and a picture.
- In the thumbnail pane, select the slide and press Ctrl + D to duplicate it.
- On the second slide, move, resize, rotate or recolour the objects. Change text if needed.
- With the second slide selected, go to Transitions › Morph.
- Press Shift + F5 to play from this slide.
Effect Options
| Option | Morphs |
|---|---|
| Objects | Whole shapes, pictures and text boxes (default) |
| Words | Words move to their new places |
| Characters | Letters rearrange, for example to show one word becoming another |
Ideas to try
- Zoom into part of a picture or map on the next slide.
- Move a highlight box down a list of points.
- Grow a bar in a simple chart drawn with shapes.
- Rotate a product photo between slides.
When objects don’t morph
PowerPoint matches objects by type and name. If an object fades instead of moving, open Home › Arrange › Selection Pane and give the object the same name on both slides, starting with two exclamation marks, such as !!Logo.
FAQ
I don’t see Morph.
Morph needs PowerPoint 2019 or later, or Microsoft 365. Older versions only play it as a fade.
Can I set the speed?
Yes, change Duration on the Transitions tab. Around 1 to 2 seconds looks natural.