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Workplace Software and SkillsKey Terms

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animation
a special effect added to objects and elements on a slide
crop
a tool used to remove portions of an image that is inserted onto a slide
Designer
a feature that adds variety and interest to slides
hook
a strong opening statement to engage the audience in the content of a presentation
speaker’s notes
notes added by the presenter to the slides that are not intended for display to the audience; intended to help presenters recall important points during their presentation
Timing
the way and order in which transitions and animations can be programmed to appear or occur on the screen
transitions
a feature for determining how one slide moves to the next slide
transparency
the degree of light that is allowed to pass through an image
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