Make an Object Appear or Disappear on Click in Powepoint

Last Updated : 5 Oct, 2026

You can make any object (text, image, shape, icon, etc.) appear or disappear during a presentation simply by clicking. This is done by combining Entrance and Exit animations and setting them to start On Click.

Make an Object Appear on Click

Step 1: Select the object on the slide.

Step 2: Go to the Animations tab.

Step 3: Choose an Entrance effect such as:

  • Appear
  • Fade
  • Fly In
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Step 4: In the Timing group, make sure Start is set to On Click.

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Step 5: During the slideshow, the object will stay hidden until you click.

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Make an Object Disappear on Click

Step 1: Select the same object.

Step 2: On the Animations tab, click Add Animation (do not choose from the main gallery, or it will replace the existing animation).

Step 3: Scroll to the Exit effects and choose one such as:

  • Disappear
  • Fade
  • Fly Out
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Step 4: Set Start to On Click.

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