How can you add motion path animation to a selected shape?

Adding motion path animation to a selected shape is accomplished through the Animations Ribbon Tab. This specific tab provides a comprehensive set of options for applying various animations, including entrance, emphasis, exit, and motion path effects. When you navigate to the Animations Ribbon, you can select the shape you want to animate and choose from pre-defined motion paths or even create a custom path for the animation.

Utilizing this dedicated tab is essential because it is designed for fine-tuning animations, allowing users to adjust the timing, duration, and order of effects applied to shapes on a slide. This functionality enhances presentations by adding dynamic movement, which can help emphasize important points or create engaging transitions between ideas.

The other methods mentioned, while useful for various tasks in PowerPoint, do not provide the specific capabilities necessary for adding motion path animations directly to shapes.