Add new shape to smartart

To add a new shape to a SmartArt graphic in Microsoft Office, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the SmartArt Tools

1. Open your Microsoft Office document (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, or Excel) and go to the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
2. Click on the "Design" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Add Shape" button in the "SmartArt Tools" group.
4. Select the shape you want to add from the drop-down menu. You can choose from various shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, circles, and more.
5. Click on the shape to add it to your SmartArt graphic.

Method 2: Using the Shapes Gallery

1. Open your Microsoft Office document and go to the SmartArt graphic you want to modify.
2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Shapes" button in the "Illustrations" group.
4. Browse through the Shapes gallery and select the shape you want to add.
5. Click on the shape to add it to your SmartArt graphic.
6. Drag and drop the shape to the desired location in your SmartArt graphic.

Tips:

• You can also use the "Text Box" tool to add a text box shape to your SmartArt graphic.
• To resize a shape, select it and use the handles (small squares) to drag and resize it.
• To move a shape, select it and drag it to the desired location.
• You can also use the "Align" and "Distribute" tools to align and distribute shapes in your SmartArt graphic.