MS Office PowerPoint: Extend Smartart

SmartArt graphics can be expanded as required in PowerPoint. You can find out exactly how this is done in this practical tip.

Extend SmartArt graphics in PowerPoint - how it works

You can customize SmartArt graphics with just a few clicks:

1. In PowerPoint, first insert any SmartArt graphic using "Insert"> "SmartArt".
2. Switch to the "Design" tab.
3. Here you have the option to adjust the Smartart graphics.
4. For example, you can choose between different layouts, insert a new shape or insert a text area.
5. In the "Format" tab, you have the option of designing the graphics individually.
6. Here you can adjust the shape of the graphics, change the font color or add a text effect.

The practical tip is based on PowerPoint 2010. Find out in the next practical tip how you can animate the Smartart graphics.