Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?

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Formatting a SmartArt Graphic

If your current SmartArt graphics don’t quite convey the message or look you want, use live preview to quickly preview layouts in the Quick Styles and Layout Styles groups and select the one you want. If you only want to change the color, you can choose different color schemes using theme colors by using the Change Color button. If the flow of a SmartArt graphic is not the direction you want, you can change the orientation.

Apply a Quick Style to a SmartArt Graphic

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Design tab under SmartArt Tools.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the scroll up or down arrow, or click the More list arrow in the Quick Styles group to see additional styles.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Point to a style.

    A live preview of the style appears in the current shape.

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the layout for the SmartArt graphic you want from the gallery.

Change a Smart Graphic Orientation

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Design tab under SmartArt Tools.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Right to Left button.

    The button toggles, so you can click it again to switch back.

Change a SmartArt Graphic Layout

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Design tab under SmartArt Tools.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the scroll up or down arrow, or click the More list arrow in the Layout Styles group to see additional styles.

    The gallery displays layouts designed for bulleted lists.

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    To view the entire list of diagram layouts, click More Layouts.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Point to a layout.

    A live preview of the style appears in the current shape.

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the layout for the SmartArt graphic you want from the gallery.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    If you opened the entire list of layouts, click OK.

Change a SmartArt Graphic Colors

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Design tab under SmartArt Tools.
  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the Change Colors button.

    The gallery displays the current layout with different theme colors.

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Point to a style.

    A live preview of the style appears in the current shape.

  • Which SmartArt style is applied to the SmartArt graphic?
    Click the layout for the SmartArt graphic you want from the gallery.

What is a SmartArt graphic style?

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.

How do you apply a style to a SmartArt graphic?

A SmartArt Style is a combination of effects, such as line style, bevel, or 3-D, that you can apply to the shapes in your SmartArt graphic to create a professional look. Click your SmartArt graphic. On the Ribbon, under SmartArt Tools, select Styles. On the menu that appears, select the style you want.

What style of SmartArt graphic should you select for an organizational chart?

1. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click SmartArt. 2. In the Choose a SmartArt Graphic gallery, click Hierarchy, click an organization chart layout (such as Organization Chart), and then click OK.

Where is the SmartArt graphic in Word?

You can find SmartArt tools on two tabs: the Format tab and the Design tab: The Design tab helps you change your SmartArt graphic's layout, to change the style, or to change the colors used in your SmartArt graphic.