What feature allows you to copy animation from one shape to another in PowerPoint?

The Animation Painter tool in the Animations Ribbon Tab is specifically designed for copying animation effects applied to one object and transferring them to another object within a PowerPoint presentation. This feature streamlines the animation process, allowing users to quickly replicate the same animation settings without having to manually adjust each instance.

By using the Animation Painter, you can enhance your workflow efficiency when dealing with multiple shapes or text boxes that require the same animation effects. Simply select the shape with the desired animation, click on the Animation Painter, and then click on the shape or object you want to animate. This tool is highly useful for maintaining consistency across slides.

In contrast, the Format Painter tool found in the Home Ribbon Tab is used for copying formatting, such as font styles, colors, and layouts, rather than animation effects. The Animation Gallery serves as a repository for preset animations, enabling users to choose from a variety of pre-defined effects, but does not provide a direct means to copy animations between shapes. Lastly, the Animation settings menu under the Slide Show Ribbon pertains to playback options and timing settings during the actual slideshow presentation and does not facilitate copying animations between objects.