Lab 1B: Converting Bullets to SmartArt

If a presentation is already set up using bulleted lists, you might not want to take the time to retype them in shapes. You can easily convert a bulleted list to SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007, making the list appear more graphical and interesting. In this exercise, you create a bulleted list and then convert it to SmartArt.

Level of difficulty: Easy

Time to complete: 5 to 10 minutes

1. Open the file  Lab1B.pptx from the Labs folder (from the CD) and save it as  MyLab1B.pptx.

2. Convert the content on slide #2 to SmartArt.

   1. Display slide #2 (Electrostatic Discharge).

   2. Right-click the slide content and choose Convert to SmartArt.

   3. Click the Vertical Bullet List type (leftmost on the top row).

      The list is converted to a SmartArt diagram.

   

   

3. Convert the content on slide #3 to SmartArt.

   1. Display slide #3 (Protect Yourself from Shock).

   2. Right-click the slide content and choose Convert to SmartArt.

   3. Click the Vertical Block List type (second from the left on the top row).

   

4. Apply a Quick Style to the SmartArt on slide #3.

   1. On the SmartArt Tools Design tab, open the SmartArt Styles gallery and click the second 3-D style.

   

5. Change the colors for the SmartArt on slide #3 to Colorful-Accent Colors.

   1. On the SmartArt Tools Design tab, click Change Colors and click the first color set in the Colorful section.

   

6. Save your work and close the presentation file.

   You should have saved the file in step 1 as  MyLab1B.pptx, so you can simply resave with the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar.