Microsoft PowerPoint: How to Use the Convert to SmartArt Graphic Feature

You can quickly convert text to a SmartArt graphic. For example, you can convert a bulleted list into a visual illustration.

This knowledge article demonstrates how to use the Convert to SmartArt Graphic feature in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step 1

Select the text you wish to convert.

Title: Microsoft PowerPoint; Description: image of selected bulleted text

Step 2

On the Home ribbon, click Convert to SmartArt.

Title: Microsoft PowerPoint; Description: image of Convert to SmartArt option on Home ribbon

Step 3

Hover over the option for a preview.

Title: Microsoft PowerPoint; Description: image of Convert to SmartArt option preview

Step 4

Once you find a SmartArt graphic that you like, click to apply it. The bulleted list has now been converted to the chosen SmartArt graphic.

Title: Microsoft PowerPoint; Description: image of the converted SmartArt graphic

 

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