Set up automatic transitions in PowerPoint

In this practical tip, we will show you how to set up automatic transitions in your PowerPoint presentations.

Set automatic transitions for PowerPoint presentations

If you want your presentation to play multiple slides, you need to set up automatic transitions:

1. Open the "Transitions" tab.
2. On the right you will find the settings for the transition period.
3. Place a checkmark at "To:" and remove the checkmark from the selection "On mouse click".
4. In the window next to it you define the duration of the automatic transitions.
5. To apply automatic transitions to all slides, click "Apply to all".

This practical tip is based on PowerPoint 2010. In our practical tip on PowerPoint kiosk mode, you will also learn how to lock the keyboard for public presentations.