It is very easy to use SmartArt, which can be extremely useful for a lot of things like describing how to perform a specific task, in a step-by-step format or tons of other things.
How to insert Smart Art?
Press Insert (1), and then press insert a SmartArt graphic (2).
Choose a SmartArt Graphic
Choose the category of SmartArt you want in area that has been labeled as 1, and then choose the kind you want in the area marked in black and labeled as 2.
Enter your text in the text box for each shape. You can format the text by selecting the text and using the formatting options in the Home tab of the ribbon.
To add or remove shapes from the SmartArt graphic, use the buttons in the Create Graphic group of the SmartArt Tools Design tab.
You can also change the color and style of the SmartArt graphic by using the options in the SmartArt Tools Design tab.
SmartArt graphics can help you visually represent information, such as a process, hierarchy, or relationship. They are a great way to make your data stand out and make it easier for your audience to understand.
Smartart tips
Here are a few tips for working with SmartArt in Excel:
- To move the SmartArt graphic, select it and use the arrow keys on your keyboard.
- To resize the SmartArt graphic, select it and drag one of the resizing handles.
- To rotate the SmartArt graphic, select it and drag the green rotation handle.
- To change the layout of the SmartArt graphic, go to the SmartArt Tools Design tab and choose a different layout in the Layouts group.
- To change the style of the SmartArt graphic, go to the SmartArt Tools Design tab and choose a different style in the SmartArt Styles group.
- To add or remove shapes from the SmartArt graphic, go to the SmartArt Tools Design tab and use the Add Shape and Remove Shape buttons in the Create Graphic group.
SmartArt graphics can help you add a professional touch to your Excel workbook and make it easier for your audience to understand your data. With a little practice, you can become an expert at using SmartArt in Excel.
Further reading: How to use Analysis ToolPak Add-in? How to insert pictures? Combining Data from Multiple Sheets into one file