After drawing the shape with your mouse, the Action controls window will open.

There are plenty of ways tomake a presentation that stands outin Microsoft PowerPoint.

One way is to create action buttons.

Action Buttons in the Shapes menu

Let’s take a look at how to make these nifty buttons.

At the bottom of the list, you’ll see a section for Action Buttons.

Pick the one that best matches the action you want to perform or the one you like best.

Action Buttons shape drawn on a slide

When your cursor changes to a crosshair symbol, use it to drag anddraw the shape.

you’re able to also resize it if needed by dragging a corner or edge.

Once you draw the action button, the “Action configs” box automatically opens.

Action Settings with an action button

Use the “Mouse Click” tab to assign an action for when you tap the button.

Next, you canadd a soundto the action.

Check the box for “Play Sound” and choose one from the drop-down menu.

Hyperlink and Run Program actions

Be sure to check the “Play Sound” box, and then pick your sound.

When you finish setting up the action, select “OK” to save it.

grab the shape or image and go to the “Insert” tab.

Sounds for a PowerPoint action button

Click “Action” in the “Links” section of the ribbon.

it’s possible for you to also play a sound.

Select “OK” to apply the action to the shape or image.

Action settings for sound only

Then, go to the “Insert” tab and pick “Action.”

Make your adjustments and click “OK” to back up your changes.

Go to the slide containing the action button and go for the “Slide Show” tab.

Smiley face shape drawn on a slide

Choose “From Current Slide” on the left side of the ribbon.

You’ll thensee your presentationstarting with the slide containing the action button.

Either click or hover your cursor over the action button, depending on the setup you picked.

Action on the Insert tab in PowerPoint

For more, look at how to use animations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

you’re free to do things likeanimate parts of a chartand usemotion path animations.

Smiley face with Action Settings

Action buttons in a PowerPoint presentation