How can I temporarily hide elements on a slide?

Question

I have a slide on which I want to construct a complex animation, but all the elements on that slide make it almost impossible to construct what I want to achieve.

Is there a way to temporarily hide elements on a slide?

Answer 1

You're going to want to use the Selection Pane.

1. On the Home tab on the ribbon, find the Arrange button and collapse the attached menu. Then open the Selection Pane by clicking the option with the same name.

   

2. Toggle the visibility of individual elements by clicking the eye icon next to their name.

   

3. Remember to click Show All when you're done setting up your animation, as the visibility is a permanent setting and carries over into the final presentation.