Storyline 2: How PowerPoint Animations and Transitions Are Imported

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When you import a PowerPoint file into Articulate Storyline, the following PowerPoint animations and transitions will be supported in Storyline:

Entrance Animations

Exit Animations

Motion Paths

Slide Transitions

Ascend
Bounce
Box
Circle
Descend
Diamond
Fade
Float In
Fly In
Grow and Turn
Plus
Random Bars
Shape
Spinner
Split
Swivel
Wheel
Wipe
Zoom

Ascend
Bounce
Box
Circle
Descend
Diamond
Fade
Float Out
Fly Out
Plus
Random Bars
Shape
Shrink and Turn
Spinner
Split
Swivel
Wheel
Wipe
Zoom

Arc
Circle
Custom
Equal Triangle
Line
Square
Trapezoid
Turn

Blinds
Box
Checkerboard
Circle
Clock
Cover
Diamond
Dissolve
Fade
Newsflash
Plus
Push
Random Bars
Shape
Split
Uncover
Zoom

How Are Unsupported PowerPoint Animations and Transitions Handled?

Entrance and exit animations not listed above will be imported into Storyline as Fade animations.
Emphasis animations aren't supported in Storyline and will be ignored.
Motion path animations not listed above will be ignored in Storyline.
Slide transitions not listed above will be ignored in Storyline.