Click OK to insert the selected diagram at the cursor. Then in the center pane, select a diagram layout thumbnail to view an example, along with a description of what the diagram best conveys, in the right pane. In the left pane, select a type of diagram. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click the SmartArt button. Position the cursor in the document where you want to insert the diagram.ĭo either of the following to open the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box:. For information about configuring image layout options, see “Arrange objects on a page” in Chapter 10, “Organize and arrange content.” You can move, resize, and wrap text around SmartArt graphics just as you can other types of images. The categories in the left pane of the dialog box are not mutually exclusive, so some diagrams appear in more than one category. The actual colors of the SmartArt diagram are based on the color scheme of the document, and you can choose from several different color patterns. The dialog box from which you choose the SmartArt graphic layout displays monochromatic representations of the layouts-this is only so that the colors don’t confuse the process of choosing a layout. When creating a SmartArt diagram in Word, you choose a layout first, and then populate the associated list in a window called the Text pane. The layout of content in a SmartArt diagram is controlled by a behind-the-scenes bulleted list. Pyramid These diagrams illustrate proportional or interconnected relationships-for example, the amount of time that should ideally be spent on different phases of a project. Matrix These diagrams show the relationship of components to a whole-for example, the product teams in a department. Relationship These diagrams show convergent, divergent, overlapping, merging, or containment elements-for example, how using similar methods to organize your email, calendar, and contacts can improve your productivity. Hierarchy These diagrams illustrate the structure of an organization or entity-for example, the top-level management structure of a company. 
Cycle These diagrams represent a circular sequence of steps, tasks, or events, or the relationship of a set of steps, tasks, or events to a central, core element-for example, the looping process for continually improving a product based on customer feedback. Process These diagrams visually describe the ordered set of steps that are required to complete a task-for example, the steps for getting a project approved. List These diagrams visually represent lists of related or independent information-for example, a list of items needed to complete a task, including pictures of the items. You can use SmartArt graphics to easily create sophisticated diagrams that illustrate the following concepts: You can easily create a dynamic, appealing diagram by using SmartArt graphics, which visually express information in predefined sets of shapes. Sometimes the concepts you want to convey to an audience are best presented in diagrams. 
This chapter guides you through procedures related to creating diagrams, modifying diagrams, and creating picture diagrams.
You can also incorporate pictures and other images to create truly spectacular, yet divinely professional, diagrams. Although they consist of collections of shapes, SmartArt graphics are merely visual containers for information stored as bulleted lists. SmartArt graphics can illustrate many different types of concepts. By using these dynamic diagram templates, you can produce eye-catching and interesting visual representations of information. Word 2016 includes a powerful diagramming feature called SmartArt that you can use to create diagrams directly in your documents. Business documents often include diagrams to clarify concepts, describe processes, and show hierarchical relationships.
For practice file download instructions, see the introduction.ĭiagrams are graphics that convey information. For this chapter, use the practice files from the Word2016SBS\Ch07 folder.
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