Go to the Animations pane and double check that the animation settings for the chart are correct. Look for things like:
- Conflicting entrance/exit animations
- Incorrect trigger settings (e.g. start on click vs with previous)
- Issues with effect options like animating series out of order
Removing the existing animations and re-adding simpler animations can help isolate issues.
Try Rebuilding the Chart
If the animation issues seem isolated to one chart, try deleting it and inserting a new chart. Recreate the data and animations from scratch. Sometimes corruption in an individual chart can cause strange animation behavior.
Disable Hardware Graphics Acceleration
Go to File > Options > Advanced and uncheck the “Disable hardware graphics acceleration” box. Hardware issues can interfere with animations, so turning this off may help.
Check for Driver/Software Conflicts
Make sure you have the latest versions of video card drivers, Windows updates, and Office installed. Also try doing a “clean boot” with non-essential background programs disabled to eliminate conflicts.
Simplify Animations
Using simpler, more subtle animations can prevent performance issues. Things like flashy transitions, multiple layered animations, and overly complex chart animations can overload PowerPoint and cause glitches. Prioritize clarity over flashiness.
I hope these tips help troubleshoot your PowerPoint chart animation issues! Let me know if you have any other questions.
