SmartArt

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A Microsoft 365 feature in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook for creating diagrams such as lists, timelines and hierarchies from text; text can be converted to SmartArt and SmartArt back to text or shapes.

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Copilot relies on the layouts in the template, so a poorly designed template limits AI-generated slides; SmartArt can also look modern. · PowerPoint Like a Pro- Hidden Features…

Episodes about SmartArt

PowerPoint Like a Pro- Hidden Features, Corporate…

2026-08-13 · Video on YouTube

Most professionals use PowerPoint every day but miss features that have existed for years. In this interview, PowerPoint MVP Fiona Walsh shows presenters, template owners and Microsoft 365 users which fundamentals, template practices and Copilot techniques…

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Profile: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/graphics-visuals/learn-more-about-smartart-graphics
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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03