How to insert a SmartArt object in Excel

The following article introduces you in detail how to insert SmartArt objects in Excel 2013.

Excel has a tool to help you with SmartArt images that allows you to build complex diagrams quickly and easily. To insert SmartArt objects, do the following:

1. Insert a SmartArt object.

Step 1: Select the location to insert -> into Insert -> illustration -> SmartArt:

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Step 2: The dialog box appears select the objects according to your requirements -> click OK:

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Step 3: The Type your text here dialog box appears, enter the text objects you want to display on smartArt.

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After entering the text, the result is:

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2. Edit SmartArt:

- Change SmartArt style : Click SmartArt object -> Design -> QuickStyles -> choose SmartArt style :

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- Change the display type for SmartArt: Click SmartArt object -> Design -> Changelayout -> choose another layout for SmartArt:

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- Change the font style and font color in SmartArt: Click the text option -> display the quick support toolbar for the font -> click the Color icon -> choose a color for the text

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- After editing SmartArt, the result is:

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Above is a detailed guide to you how to insert SmartArt objects in Excel 2013.

Good luck!