What does the Animation Painter tool do in PowerPoint?

The Animation Painter tool in PowerPoint is specifically designed to copy animations applied to one object and transfer them to another object in your presentation. This is particularly useful for maintaining consistency across multiple elements that require the same animated effect, saving you the time and effort of having to reapply each animation manually.

When using the Animation Painter, you simply select the object that has the desired animation, activate the tool, and then click on the object to which you want to apply the same animation. This functionality enhances your workflow by allowing for quick adjustments and uniformity in animated presentations, especially when working with numerous objects that need to share the same visual effects.

Other options such as creating a new animation, applying a preset animation style, or removing existing animations do not accurately describe the function of the Animation Painter, as these tasks involve different tools and functionalities within PowerPoint.