How to Make a Basic Animated Video in PowerPoint

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Do you want to make a small animated video on your computer but don't have any specialized software like Adobe Premier or Microsoft Movie Maker? If you have Microsoft Office these steps will walk you through making a basic movie like animation in PowerPoint.

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      Things You'll Need

      • Microsoft Office with PowerPoint.
      • A graphics editor or scanner.

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