

There are several ways to format the SmartArt graphic text.

In the previous tutorials, we have shown you how to insert a SmartArt graphic within PowerPoint, how you can convert some bulleted text to SmartArt graphic, and how the SmartArt graphic Text Pane works.

You can click and start typing within these placeholders to add text. As you can see, we have created a new hexagon radial diagram easily.All SmartArt graphic layouts have text placeholders, which are essentially text boxes.

Here is an example of diagram for PowerPoint using the new content downloaded from Microsoft website. Picture Frame to show pictures and the corresponding Level 1 text, both displayed in an offset frame.Hexagon Diagram Use to show a sequential process that relates to a central idea or theme.Circle Process Diagram to show sequential steps in a process.Theme Picture Alternating Accent diagram to show a group of pictures with the first picture being the largest and on top.This layout works well for showing architectural components or objects that build on other objects. Architecture Layout to show hierarchical relationships that build from the bottom up.Converging Text to show multiple steps or parts that merge into a whole.Interconnected Block Process diagram to show sequential steps in a process.Works well with large amounts of Level 2 text. Vertical Bracket List diagram. show grouped blocks of information.The Level 1 shape contains text and all Level 2 shapes contain a picture with corresponding text Radial Picture List diagram. show relationships to a central idea.Works best with minimal Level 1 and Level 2 text. Chevron Accent Process. It is useful to show sequential steps in a task, process, or workflow, or to emphasize movement or direction.The assistant shape and the Org Chart hanging layouts are available with this layout. Picture Organization Chart to make a diagram in PowerPoint of hierarchical information or reporting relationships in an organization, with corresponding pictures.The new content in SmartArt Graphic gallery includes the following new graphics available to be used as PowerPoint diagrams or PowerPoint graphics. Now you will see that new content is available for example when you insert a SmartArt graphic. With this option checked, you can now close and re-open PowerPoint. Finally check Connect to for updated content when I’m connected to the Internet.
