You can easily insert a GIF into a PowerPoint presentation using the desktop app for PC and Mac computers.

To create an animated stick figure to help presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, follow the steps laid out in this article.

Create an animated envelope opening effect in PowerPoint. We show you how to make an animated envelope in Microsoft PowerPoint.

This animation lets you expose graphics in a cut-out circle. It's eye-catching and easy to create in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Learn tips and tricks on how to create impactful and visually appealing dynamic presentations in older, stand-alone versions of PowerPoint.

Microsoft has published the changelog for the latest builds of the Office apps for Insiders in the targeted Monthly Channel. New features include the ability to create GIFs with PowerPoint.