Modify diagramsAfter you create a diagram and add the text you want to display in it, you can move and size it to fit the space, and format it to achieve professional-looking results. Show If the diagram layout you originally selected doesn’t precisely meet your needs, you can easily change to a different layout. Some layouts preserve information that doesn’t fit, and others don’t; a message at the bottom of the Text pane provides information so you can make an informed decision. When a SmartArt graphic is active, the SmartArt Tools tab group on the ribbon includes two tabs: Design and Format. You can make many changes directly on the diagram canvas, but if you prefer, you can also make changes from the ribbon. From the Design tool tab, you can make changes such as the following:
From the Format tool tab, you can make changes such as the following:
To add a shape to a SmartArt graphic
To remove a shape from a SmartArt graphic
To move a shape in a SmartArt graphic
To change the hierarchy of shapes in a SmartArt graphic
Or
To change a SmartArt graphic to a different layout
To change the color scheme of a SmartArt graphic
To change the effects applied to the shapes in a SmartArt graphic
To reset a SmartArt graphic to its default formatting
To change the shape of an individual diagram shape
To change the size of an individual diagram shape
To apply colors and effects to specific shapes
To apply WordArt text effects to the text in a shape
How do I change the color of my SmartArt?Change the layout, color or style
Select the SmartArt. Select the SmartArt Tools > Design tab. Hover over the Layouts to preview them, and select the one you want. Select Change Colors, hover over the options to preview them, and select the one you want.
Which ribbon tab has the button which adds a SmartArt shape to an existing Smart Art graphic?Insert a SmartArt graphic and add text to it
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. Enter your text by doing one of the following: Click [Text] in the Text pane, and then type your text.
Which tab on the ribbon is used when a user wants to add shape to a Word document?On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes. When you find the shape you want to insert, double-click to insert it automatically, or click and drag to draw it in your document.
Which description best defines SmartArt graphic?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.
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