7. Slide transitions

Slide transitions are used to move from one slide to the next slide. This can be the default transition of pressing your enter key and the current slide changing to the next without any noticeable effect.

However, when you discuss slide transitions, it usually refers to the transition effects which come with the presentation software, for example, 'blinds', 'checkerboard', 'wipe', 'dissolve' etc.

Although you can apply a different transition to every slide, and many younger students often do this, the same rule as before applies - keep transitions to a minimum and if used, stick with one type where possible.

Slide transitions can also be used in conjunction with sound - but again, avoid overusing such effects as they just cause unnecessary distractions for the audience.

The speed of the slide transition can be set up within the presentation software.