PowerPoint makes it easy to transform traditional bullet points into an eye-catching SmartArt graphic. If you already have text on a slide, you can convert it to SmartArt. In our example below, we'll change the bullet points into SmartArt to help illustrate a process.
SmartArt is a tool in PowerPoint that allows you to create complicated charts and diagrams with a minimum amount of effort. SmartArt is “smart” in that is automatically adjusts for size as you work on the layout.
Insert pictures in SmartArtSelect your text.Select Home > Convert to SmartArt.Select More SmartArt Graphics and then select Picture.Select the SmartArt you want and select OK.To insert a picture, select the picture icon, go to where your picture is located, and then select it.Select Insert.
A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of your information and ideas. You create one by choosing a layout that fits your message. Some layouts (such as organization charts and Venn diagrams) portray specific kinds of information, while others simply enhance the appearance of a bulleted list.
SmartArt refers to the range of graphics available in Word that you can use to create diagrams, such as flow charts, process charts, organisation charts, and the like. Select a SmartArt graphic from the gallery and then customise it to suit your needs.
On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click SmartArt. In the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box, click the type and layout that you want.
How can you add a new picture to a SmartArt graphic? Select a picture, click the Insert tab under Picture Tools, click the Insert Picture, and then select a layout.
Insert pictures in SmartArtSelect your text.Select Home > Convert to SmartArt.Select More SmartArt Graphics and then select Picture.Select the SmartArt you want and select OK.To insert a picture, select the picture icon, go to where your picture is located, and then select it.Select Insert.
To add a shape, click the Design tab under SmartArt Tools, click the Add Shape button arrow, and then select the type of shape you want to add. To add a picture, double-click a graphic placeholder, select a picture file, and then click Insert.