Option
Last updated on
Jun 2, 2026
Learn about motion preset options in Adobe InDesign to control animation behavior and timing.
Motion preset options in InDesign control how animations behave, including timing, movement, and appearance. These settings help you refine animations for interactive PDFs, EPUBs, and other digital documents.
Animation panel options
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Description |
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Name |
Displays the name of the selected object or animation. |
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Preset |
Applies a predefined animation effect to the object. |
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Event(s) |
Defines how the animation starts, such as On Page Load, On Page Click, On Click (Self), On Roll Over (Self), or On Button Event. |
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Reverse on Roll Off |
Reverses the animation when the pointer moves away from the object (available with roll over). |
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Duration |
Specifies the duration of the animation. |
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Play |
Defines how many times the animation plays, or whether it loops. |
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Speed |
Controls animation pacing (None, Ease In, Ease Out, Ease In and Out). |
Properties options
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Option |
Description |
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Animate |
Defines how the animation relates to the object's current appearance. |
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Rotate |
Specifies rotation applied during animation. |
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Scale |
Defines width (W) and height (H) scaling values. |
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Opacity |
Controls visibility changes during animation. |
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Visibility |
Controls when the object appears or hides during animation. |
Additional controls
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Option |
Description |
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Create button trigger icon |
Converts an object into a button that triggers the animation. |
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Show animation proxy icon |
Displays a preview of the animation end position. |
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Convert to motion path icon |
Converts a selected path into an animation path. |
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Remove animation icon |
Removes the animation from the selected object. |
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