Images - SmartArt

Images - SmartArt

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How do I insert SmartArt?

  1. Position your cursor at the point you with the smart art to be inserted.
  2. Click the ‘Insert’ ribbon.
  3. SmartArt button in ribbonClick the ‘SmartArt’ button to display the ‘Choose a SmartArt Graphic’ dialogue box.
  4. SmartArt dialogue boxChoose the type of diagram required by clicking it.
  5. Choose one of the variances of this type.
  6. Click ‘OK’.

How do I amend text in my SmartArt?

  1. Click within the shape containing the text to be amended.
  2. Amend the text as necessary.
    The text will automatically be resized to ensure it fits within your shape.
  3. Click outside the SmartArt when done.

How do I change the colour of my SmartArt?

  1. Click the SmartArt to select it.
  2. SmartArt Change Colours drop down menu in the ribbonClick to display the SmartArt Tools, Design ribbon.
  3. Click the ‘Change Colours’ drop down menu.
  4. Choose one of the options displayed.

How do I change the colour of one shape in my SmartArt?

  1. Click the shape within the SmartArt.
  2. SmartArt Fill and Outline drop down menusClick to display the SmartArt Tools, Format ribbon.
  3. Use the ‘Shape Fill’ and ‘Shape Outline’ drop down menus to choose the required options.

How do I change the style of my full SmartArt?

  1. Click the SmartArt to select it.
  2. Click to display the SmartArt Tools, Design ribbon.
  3. Click one of the options in the ‘SmartArt Styles’ or ‘Layout’ sections to select a predefined format.

SmartArt Styles

How do I change the size of my SmartArt?

Amend the size in the same way as you would amend any other graphic.

  1. Click the SmartArt to select it.
  2. Resizing smartart cursorUse the handles to drag the image to its new size.

How do I add a shape?

  1. Right click on SmartArt, choose Add Shape to display menu optionsRight click in the shape next to where you want the new shape inserted.
  2. Click ‘Add Shape’
  3. Click one of the options to decide where the shape has to be placed.

How do I remove a shape?

Method One:

  1. Right click on smartart and choose cutRight click the shape to be removed.
  2. Click ‘Cut’.

Method Two:

  1. Click the shape to be removed.
  2. Delete key on keyboardPress <Delete>.