Learn how to use PowerPoint SmartArt templates in this video tutorial from Microsoft. A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of your information and ideas. You create one by choosing a layout that fits your message. Some layouts (such as organization charts and Venn diagrams) portray specific kinds of information, while others simply enhance the appearance of a bulleted list.

Combined with other features such as themes, SmartArt graphics help you create designer-quality illustrations with only a few clicks of your mouse. You can choose from among many different layouts, to effectively communicate your message or ideas. SmartArt graphics can be created in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and they can be used throughout Office. In this video, you will learn how to add a SmartArt graphic to slide in PowerPoint.