How can you apply the zoom entrance animation to a SmartArt diagram in PowerPoint?

To apply the zoom entrance animation to a SmartArt diagram in PowerPoint, you would first access the animations tab on the ribbon. Once there, you can find the animation options available for your selected object. By selecting the zoom effect from the entrance group, you apply a visually engaging entrance animation that enhances the way your SmartArt diagram appears in the presentation. This method provides a straightforward way to add animation to any object, ensuring consistency and ease of use in adjusting your presentation's visual appeal.

The other options do not accurately explain the proper steps to apply an entrance animation. Right-clicking the diagram would typically not provide a direct option for the zoom effect specifically; it may focus on general formatting instead. Inserting a new SmartArt would initiate a new diagram rather than apply animation to an existing one. Lastly, while the animation painter can be useful for copying animations, it does not apply a specific animation like the zoom effect directly without first having it set on the source object.