Use to show the filtering of information or how parts merge into a whole. Additional Level 1 pictures alternate between squares and rectangles with a limit of nine Level 1 pictures. Use to show multiple steps or parts that merge into a whole. Whenever you select a SmartArt graphic, the Design and Format tabs will appear on the right side of the Ribbon. Use to show a progression; a timeline; sequential steps in a task, process, or workflow; or to emphasize movement or direction. But one method stands out. Unused text does not appear, but remains available if you switch layouts. Level 2 text appears below the picture. There are a variety of styles to choose from, which you can use to illustrate different types of ideas. Use to show several groups of information, especially groups with large amounts of Level 2 text. When an instance of a SmartArt is inserted, a Text Pane appears next to it to guide the user through entering text The assistant shape and the Org Chart hanging layouts are available with this layout. This layout works well for showing architectural components or objects that build on other objects. Level 1 text corresponds to the top-level horizontal shapes, and Level 2 text corresponds to vertical sub-steps under each related top-level shape. Parent/child transitions construct the hierarchical relationship between nodes. Use to show hierarchical information horizontally or reporting relationships in an organization. A semi-transparent box covers the lower portion of the picture and contains all levels of text. Works best for Level 1 text, which displays next to a large circular shape. Works best with Level 1 text only. Works well for emphasizing sub-groups or sub-steps, hierarchical information, or multiple lists of information. Use to represent a series of interconnected ideas. Unused text does not appear, but remains available if you switch layouts. Use to show hierarchical information or reporting relationships in an organization. The rectangular shapes in the background are designed to contain pictures. Each shape has the same level of importance. The first line of Level 1 text corresponds to the central shape, and its Level 2 text corresponds to the surrounding circular shapes. Good for large amounts of Level 1 text. Emphasizes Level 2 text over Level 1 text, and is a good choice for large amounts of Level 2 text. Use to show relationships of concepts or components to a central idea in a cycle. Use to show both overlapping relationships and the relationship to a central idea in a cycle. Works best with Level 1 text only. The top Level 1 text shape appears outside of the rest of the pie for emphasis. Use to show sequential steps or tasks that depict a plan or result. The first line of Level 1 text appears in the shape at the beginning of the hierarchy, and the second and all subsequent lines of Level 1 text appear at the top of the tall rectangles. Use to show a central idea and sub-ideas or related items. Use to show sequential steps in a task, process, or workflow. The first line of Level 1 text corresponds to the central shape, and the first four lines of Level 2 text appear in the quadrants. The first line of Level 1 text corresponds to the central circular shape and the lines of Level 2 text correspond to the surrounding rectangular shapes. There are 115 preset SmartArt graphics layout templates in categories such as list, process, cycle, and hierarchy. Use to show an ascending series of steps or lists of information. Unused text does not appear, but remains available if you switch layouts. The assistant shape and the Org Chart hanging layouts are available with this layout. Unused text does not appear, but remains available if you switch layouts. Works best with minimal Level 2 lines of text. Convert those boring bullets into interesting and easy-to-understand diagrams.