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This is the PowerPoint SmartArt Main Page. This section contains tutorials, tips and tricks you
can use to create more professional presentations. Please browse the articles below:

• Tutorials to Create Stunning Diagrams
• Tips to Use Smartart Creatively

Tutorials to Create Stunning Diagrams

3D Arrows in PowerPoint	7S Model	Hierarchy Chart
Process Diagrams	SmartArt Timelines	3D Radial Diagram
Spoke Diagram	Cycle Diagram	Five Forces Model PPT
Text to Smart Graphics	Combining Graphics	Smart-Art Makeover
Circular Arrows in PPT	Logo with 2010

Circular Pyramid

Spirograph

Marketing Templates

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Creative Tips

6 SmartArt Tricks	Issue with Photos	3D SmartArt Graphics
Stunning SmartArt Features	Creative SmartArt Graphic Ideas	Creating Stunning Graphics
3 Hidden Capabilities of the tool	Brainstorm with Hierarchy Tool	Wrong Use of SmartArt Graphics
Use SmartArt with Purpose

SMARTART VIDEOS

Alternating Flow Diagram	Alternating Hexagon Diagram	Using Images in SmartArt
Bending Process	Checklist	Family Tree
Detailed Process	Beyond SmartArt	3D in SmartArt
Grouped List	Arrows	Marketing Mix
SmartArt Tips	Common Mistake	Using Animation
Process Flow	Funnels	Project Timeline
Pyramid	Disc Profile	Waterfall Model
3D Hierarchy	Table List	Core Diagram
Radial Diagram	Graphics to Avoid	Icons for Smartart
Pictures Issue	Circular Arrows	3D Venn
3D Steps	3D Target	3D Circular Pyramid

About Smart Art

Smart Art is an inbuilt tool in PowerPoint. It provides an instant solution for presenters to convert their text into graphics.

However since it is such an easy option, many presenters just use the feature as is, without much thought.

This leads to some common issues like:

• The standard diagrams are used too often. Therefore, your audience feels bored to view the presentations. They may feel you have nothing new to say.
• Since it is so easy to convert to graphics, presenters use it as a shortcut. They forget to check if the graphic they are using are really relevant to what they are saying.

We try to solve these issues in the series of articles in this section.There are a number of articles covering how to make the diagram you want from the existing inbuilt graphics. We also cover some of the common wrong uses and the method to use the tool with purpose.

Don’t settle for the default look of the diagram. Make subtle variations to make your diagrams unique and interesting. Create an impact on your business audience with these useful tips.

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Tutorials Section:

PowerPoint Tools are far smarter than you imagine. Discover many of the lesser known features of the tool that can surprise your audience. These features make it possible to create almost any diagram you want. In the tutorials section we cover some interesting features like:

• How to make over diagrams in 3D
• How to change shape and modify the base diagrams to create on customized to a presentation
• How to add color, bevels and other professional features to your Smart-art.
• How to resolve some common issues like inserting photos into the graphics.

Learn some exciting new ways to convey your ideas using inbuilt tools in PowerPoint. The usual diagrams are cliched, so this section provides many ways to add some insights.

To conclude…

The power of SmartArt depends on the way you use it. Don’t settle for the default template for your diagrams. Play with the options till you are satisfied with the result. Your effort will be worth it.

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