Word 2010 SmartArt Graphics

Word 2010

SmartArt Graphics

Introduction

SmartArt Graphics

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To Insert a SmartArt Illustration:

1. Place the insertion point in the document where you want the graphic to appear.
2. Select the Insert tab.
3. Select the SmartArt command in the Illustrations group. A dialog box appears.
   The SmartArt command
4. Select a category on the left of the dialog box and review the SmartArt graphics that appear in the center.
5. Select the desired SmartArt graphic and click OK.
   Selecting a SmartArt graphic

To Add Text to a SmartArt Graphic:

1. Select the graphic. A border will appear around it with an arrow on the left side.
2. Click the arrow on the left side of the graphic to open the task pane.
   The arrow to open the task pane
3. Enter text next to each bullet in the task pane. The information will appear in the graphic, and will resize to fit inside the shape.
   Typing text into the task pane
4. To add a new shape, press Enter. A new bullet will appear in the task pane, and a new shape will appear in the graphic.
   

Changing the Organization of a SmartArt Graphic

To Add a Shape to a Graphic:

1. Select the graphic. The Design and Format tabs appear on the Ribbon.
2. Select the Design tab.
3. Click the Add Shape command in the Graphics group.
4. Decide where you want the new shape to appear and select one of the shapes nearby the desired location.
5. Select Add Shape Before or Add Shape After. If we wanted to add a superior or a subordinate, we could select the Add Shape Above or Add Shape Below options.
   Adding a shape

To Move Shapes Using the Promote or Demote Commands:

1. Select the graphic. The Design and Format tabs appear on the Ribbon.
2. Select the Design tab.
3. Select the shape you would like to move.
4. Click the Promote or Demote commands in the Create Graphic group.
   Promoting a shape
5. The shape will move up one level.
   The promoted shape

Modifying the SmartArt Graphic's Appearance

To Change the SmartArt Style:

1. Select the graphic. The Design and Format tabs appear on the Ribbon.
2. Click the Design tab.
3. In the SmartArt Styles group, click the More drop-down arrow to view all of the styles.
   Viewing the SmartArt Styles
4. Hover the mouse over each style to see a live preview.
   Selecting a SmartArt Style
5. Select the desired style.

To Change the Color Scheme:

1. Select the graphic. The Design and Format tabs appear on the Ribbon.
2. Select the Design tab.
3. Click the Change Colors command. A drop-down menu appears showing various color schemes.
4. Select the desired color scheme.
   Selecting a new color scheme