Part III: Creating Charts and Graphics
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FIGURE 22.11The SmartArt, after adding a new element.
When working with SmartArt, keep in mind that you can move, resize, or format individually any
element within the graphic. Select the element and then use the tools on the SmartArt Tools ➪
Format tab.Changing the layout
You can easily change the layout of a SmartArt diagram. Select the object and then choose
SmartArt Tools ➪ Design ➪ Layouts. Any text that you’ve entered remains intact. Figure 22.12
shows a few alternate layouts for the previous example.Changing the style
After you decide on a layout, you may want to consider other styles or colors available in the
SmartArt Tools ➪ Design ➪ SmartArt Styles group. Figure 22.13 shows the diagram after I chose a
different style and changed the colors.Tip
SmartArt styles available vary depending upon the document theme assigned to the workbook. To change a
workbook’s theme, choose Page Layout ➪ Themes ➪ Themes. Switching to a different theme can have a
dramatic impact on the appearance of SmartArt diagrams. n