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Part III
Creating Charts and Graphics
FIGURE 22.8
This SmartArt needs to be customized.
Figure 22.9 shows the SmartArt after I added some text.
FIGURE 22.9
The SmartArt now has text.

This particular diagram depicts two items combining into a third item. Suppose that your boss sees this
graphic and tells you that you need a third item: Advanced Technology. To add an element to the SmartArt
graphic, just select an item and choose SmartArt Tools ➪ Design ➪ Create Graphic ➪ Add Shape. Or you
can just select an item and press Enter. Figure 22.10 shows the modified SmartArt.
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 in 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 22.11 shows a few alternate layouts
for the previous example.

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