How to Jump Between PowerPoint Slides During Animations
Question details
The user wants to present sections of a paragraph in a custom sequence by navigating from one slide to another and then returning to the original slide, effectively continuing the animation flow.
- Product
- PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating a non-linear presentation flow where content jumps across different slides during a single presentation segment.
- Observed behavior
- PowerPoint does not natively support continuous animation sequences that span across multiple slides, requiring a manual hyperlink workaround to achieve the desired navigation.
Before setting up your slide jumps, ensure that all the slides you plan to link between are fully created and logically ordered in your presentation file.
Use Hyperlinks to Create a Slide Navigation Flow
Since PowerPoint cannot stretch one continuous animation sequence across multiple slides, you can simulate this effect by creating hyperlinks that connect specific texts or objects to different slides.
This method involves turning a shape, image, or text snippet into a clickable button. When clicked during the presentation, it instantly transports the viewer to a designated slide. By placing a return link on the target slide, you can seamlessly jump back to your starting point.
On your starting slide (e.g., Slide 1), highlight the specific text, shape, or image that you want to click to trigger the jump.
Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Link' or 'Hyperlink'.
In the 'Insert Hyperlink' dialog box, select 'Place in This Document' on the left panel, click on your destination slide (e.g., Slide 2), and click 'OK'.
Go to your destination slide (Slide 2), insert an object or create a 'Back' button, and repeat the hyperlinking process—this time selecting your original slide (Slide 1) as the destination.
Create Seamless Slide Transitions with WPS Presentation
WPS Presentation makes it easy to add interactive hyperlinks and non-linear navigation to your slides. With its intuitive interface, you can effortlessly link elements across your presentation to create a dynamic flow that keeps your audience engaged.
- 1. Open your presentation: Launch WPS Presentation and open your slideshow file.
- 2. Select the jump trigger: Click on the text, image, or shape you want to use as your clickable link.
- 3. Open the Hyperlink menu: Right-click the selected object and choose 'Hyperlink', or go to the 'Insert' tab and click 'Hyperlink'.
- 4. Link to the target slide: In the 'Link to' section, choose 'Place in this document' and select the slide you want to jump to.
- 5. Create a return link: Navigate to the target slide and repeat the process to create a hyperlink that points back to the original slide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make animations continue automatically after jumping to another slide?
No, jumping to a different slide interrupts the automatic animation timeline of the original slide. When you return to the original slide, you will generally need to click again to trigger the next animation step.
How do I hide the hyperlinked text underline in PowerPoint?
To avoid the default blue underline on hyperlinked text, draw a transparent shape (such as a rectangle with no fill and no outline) directly over your text and apply the hyperlink to the shape instead of the text itself.
Can I link to a specific custom show instead of a single slide?
Yes. In the Hyperlink dialog box under 'Place in This Document', scroll down to find 'Custom Shows'. You can select a predefined custom show and check the 'Show and return' box to automatically jump back when the custom show ends.
Will my slide hyperlinks work if I export the presentation as a PDF?
Yes, standard hyperlinks that link to other slides within the same document are generally preserved when you save or export your PowerPoint presentation as a PDF.
