Changing the transition properties of an object

You can specify how an object will load on a page. Transitions will produce a visual effect as the object appears and disappears. You can specify a transition-in when the text block loads and a transition-out when it closes.

The transition types for an object are automatically inherited. Changes applied to the transition type within a chapter's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the chapter. Changes applied to the transition type within a section's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the section, and changes applied to the transition type within a page's properties will only be applied to the current page.

See also: Understanding inheritance

You can select from over 20 different transitions. You can select random transitions and remove transitions. There is a Speed slider to determine the speed at which the transition takes place.

To specify transitions:

Do one of the following to display the Properties ribbon:
- In the Title Explorer, double-click the graphic of the object.
- In the Title Explorer, right-click the graphic and select Properties.
- In the work area, double-click the object.
- In the work area, right-click the object and select Properties.
To specify the transition when the object loads, click Transition In from the Transition group. The Transitions window opens.

Specify the following information on the appropriate Transition In or Transition Out tab:

Transition	Select a transition type as one of the following: None Random Random (No Fly) Appear Bars Blinds Box Checkerboard Circle Dissolve Fade Float Fly Split Horizontal Split Vertical Strips Wipe
Transition Options	Specify the appropriate option based on the transition you selected.
Transition Effects	Specify the appropriate effect.
Delay before transition	Specify the delay in seconds before starting the transition. Select between 0 and 600 seconds.
Speed	Use the slider to specify the speed at which the transition should occur.

Click OK.