SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint

SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007:

SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007

Understanding SmartArt::

Understanding SmartArt: This is a graphic tool that shows all sorts of relationships with diagrams. There are SmartArt graphic types so that you can determine which graphic variant works best for you. Change the colors and effects of your graphical diagrams so that the same Theme Colors are used as your presentation (theme colors: A set of colors that is used in a file, for example, theme colors, theme fonts, and theme effects compose a theme). Modify the appearance of the SmartArt graphic further by editing individual shape elements contained within the graphic.

Why use the SmartArt Graphics Tool?:

Why use the SmartArt Graphics Tool? Create highly professional-looking graphics to include in your presentations. It provides a stunning visual representation of your information. From organization charts to pyramid drawings and much more, with SmartArt you can add meaningful graphics that help to turn your numbers and data into easy-to-understand graphical representations.

Methods to use SmartArt feature:

Methods to use SmartArt feature Two methods to insert Smart Art

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1) You can insert a graphic by clicking on the icon of SmartArt appearing on the slide

2) Go to ‘Insert’ tab in the ribbon and click on ‘SmartArt’ Icon:

2) Go to ‘Insert’ tab in the ribbon and click on ‘SmartArt’ Icon

On clicking the icon from either of the two methods, Smart Art Window Opens Up:

On clicking the icon from either of the two methods, Smart Art Window Opens Up

Various SmartArt Layout Types:

Various SmartArt Layout Types

List type layout:

List type layout The List layout is for groups of information that don’t necessarily follow a step-by-step process. Your main points are able to gain visibility and impact in colorful shapes that emphasize their importance.

Process layout types:

Process layout types It includes arrows to indicate directional flow and are used specifically to indicate steps in a process.

Cycle layout types:

Cycle layout types Similar to Process layout types, Cycle graphics show the steps in a process. The step-by-step information is communicated as a circular, or repetitive process.

Hierarchy layout type:

Hierarchy layout type This kind of graphic is for creating organizational charts.

Relationship layout types:

Relationship layout types These types of visuals show relationships with hierarchy such as Venn diagrams and radial layouts.

Matrix layout types:

Matrix layout types Such kind of graphics represent two-dimensional information

Pyramid layout type:

Pyramid layout type This kind of layout is meant for showing proportional or hierarchical relationships, that are either built upward or downward.

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On selecting any of the layout type, SmartArt Graphic provides you with a design tab on the ribbon with an array of features for graphics

1. ‘Create Graphic’ tab provides you with options of adding shapes, bullets, text pane and alignment:

1. ‘Create Graphic’ tab provides you with options of adding shapes, bullets, text pane and alignment ‘Add Shape’ button from where you can add different shapes to the graphics ‘Add Bullet’ button from where you can add bullet to your text ‘Right to Left’ button helps you to align your text from right to left and vice versa ‘Text Pane’ button allows you to type text in the text field of the graphics

2. ‘Layout’ tab allows you to select from different layout options:

2. ‘Layout’ tab allows you to select from different layout options

With ‘SmartArt Styles’ tab you can change primary themes of the graphics:

With ‘SmartArt Styles’ tab you can change primary themes of the graphics

With ‘SmartArt Styles’ tab you can change primary themes of the graphics:

With ‘SmartArt Styles’ tab you can change primary themes of the graphics

Advantages of SmartArt Graphic::

Advantages of SmartArt Graphic: This tool allows you to visually represent a variety of concepts and ideas that might not work too well with just text. It gels well with your presentation as you can match it with the appearance of your presentation. You can also change your bulleted text to a SmartArt graphic with one click. You can even change between SmartArt graphic variations, and also personalize an existing graphic type. This advanced change lets you explore visual options like never before.

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