A SmartArt graphic is a designer-quality visual representation of information that you can create by choosing from among many different layouts to effectively communicate your message or ideas. SmartArt graphics can illustrate processes, hierarchies, cycles, lists, and relationships. You can include text and pictures in a SmartArt graphic, and you can apply colors, effects, and styles that coordinate with the presentation theme.

1. Click on the Insert tab.
2. In the Illustrations group, click on the SmartArt button, and the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box displays.
3. Click on the type of SmartArt graphic and select Ok.
4. To add text, just start typing when the shape is selected.

1. You can choose the Slide Layout button from the Home tab in the Slides group on the Ribbon.
2. Scroll down to display one of the slides with the Content icon. Click on one of the choices, such as the Title and Content slide layout.
3. Point and click on the Insert SmartArt graphic icon on the right side of the top row of the Content icon; this will open the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box.
4. Navigate to your graphic choice, select it and then click the Ok button.