Launch PowerPoint, click "Insert" and then click the “More” arrow beneath the Shapes button.

2Click the rectangle shape from the drop-down menu. Double-click a point on the slide to add the rectangle to the slide.

3Click "Animations" and then click the "More" arrow in the Animations section. A drop-down menu opens and displays a list of animation types. Click the "Spin" animation to apply it to the rectangle. PowerPoint also places a small tag containing a number next to the rectangle. This tag lets you know that the rectangle has an animation.