In a previous tip, I showed you how to add a motion path to a graphic object in PowerPoint 2007. A motion path is a line, defined by you that a graphic object follows on a slide. For example, a graphic object can move from the left side of a slide to the right. PowerPoint includes some basic motion paths. However, you have the ability to create custom motion paths.

To create a custom motion path in PowerPoint 2007:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation.
2. Select the graphic object.
3. Select the View tab on the Ribbon and then click the Custom Animation button.
4. Click Add Effect and point to Motion Paths, Draw Custom Path, and select Scribble.
5. Place the mouse pointer next to the graphic object and draw the line you want the object to follow.
6. Click the Play button at the bottom of the custom animation task pane to test the motion path.