UPDATED: Play Animated 3D Models in Word, PowerPoint, and *Excel*

I am on a Windows 10 1909, updated with last patches.

If you are on a Mac, the issue might be related to the below link.  Apparently there is a (unconfirmed) report in which poster claims MS developers disabled animated 3d models in Mac version of PowerPoint due to problems / bugs.

Would be nice to actually have verification of this claim or some official statement from Microsoft.  Needles to say, animated models on Mac PowerPoint are indeed missing and no longer play when previously they did.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/animated-3d-objects-now-disabled-in-mac-powerpoint/984f5a83-4ac0-4416-82d4-c9a07e4bb583

From the above link: "According to a Microsoft Tech Support Rep, developers have discovered a bug and currently turned off the feature. No timeline for reactivation yet."

I have 1809 installed, but still the tags aren't viewable in the list of animated models. I see a lot of models, but none with the tag. What might be the problem?

Hey Insiders!

My name is Aimee, and I'm a PM in the Office Graphics team. I’m excited to announce support for animated 3D models in PowerPoint and Word, with Excel coming soon. This new media type can help you get creative, elevate storytelling and build highly immersive documents. To get you started, we've created a library of over 50 animated models available in Office. Enjoy :)

Support for animated 3D models has begun rolling out to Windows PC Office 365 Subscribers on Version 1809 (Build 16.0.102827), and support for macOS Office 365 Subscribers is coming very soon. This feature is not available in Office Perpetual 2019 or 2016. 

Getting Started

STEP 1

Firstly, you'll need to insert an animated model.

Navigate to Insert Tab > 3D Models > From Online Sourcesto peruse Office's library of 3D models.

In the dialogue box, click the All Animated Models category. Insert any that catches your eye. There's novel characters, education-focused examples, realistic animals and many more to pick from:

Tip: All animated models are badged with the ‘running man’ to easily identify:

Alternatively, insert your own animated model if you have one, via the Insert Tab > 3D Models > From File .

Office accepts .gltf and .fbx formats for animated models. Currently only skeletal animations are supported, with morph and node animation support coming very soon. Let us know via Send a Smile in the Office app if there are any issues with your insert.

STEP 2

Your inserted model will now animate in the editor!

STEP 3

To Play/Pause the animation, right-click on the model and select Play/Pause on the Floatie:

Tip: To quickly play/pause, select the model and hitspacebar

STEP 4

Animated models can have multiple animation scenes. To explore these, select the model and navigate to the Format Tab > Scenes:

Tip: To quickly explore the animation scenes, select the model and hitCtr + Tab to toggle through the animations

Feedback

We are actively working on this feature in Office, and your feedback is key to guiding improvements. Use Send A Smile in the Office app to let us know what you think. I read and appreciate all feedback that filters my way. Your thoughts are valuable to making this feature great.