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Working with Shapes & SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint (Video in Khmer)

Learn how to insert, format, and customize Shapes and SmartArt diagrams in Microsoft PowerPoint easily.

📅2026-10-04⏱️6 min read✍️Rean Computer 101

📋Table of Contents

  1. Step 1: How to Insert & Format Shapes
  2. Step 2: How to Insert & Customize SmartArt Graphics
  3. Top 5 Shapes & SmartArt Design Tips

Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101! Today I show you how to use Shapes and SmartArt graphics to create modern diagrams in Microsoft PowerPoint!

Step 1: How to Insert & Format Shapes

Shapes are great for drawing banners, boxes, arrows, and custom graphic blocks:

  1. Go to Insert tab on top ribbon menu > click Shapes.
  2. Select your shape type (Rectangle, Oval, Arrow, Callout, Banner).
  3. Click and drag mouse on slide to draw shape.
  4. Double click inside shape to type text directly!
  5. Select shape > go to Shape Format tab on top ribbon bar:
  • Shape Fill: Change background color, gradient, or background picture.
  • Shape Outline: Change line border color, thickness, and dashed style.
  • Shape Effects: Add shadow, reflection, soft edges, or 3D preset rotation.

Step 2: How to Insert & Customize SmartArt Graphics

SmartArt turns boring text into visual charts and process diagrams in seconds:

  1. Go to Insert tab > click SmartArt.
  2. Select diagram category from left panel:
  • List / Process: Great for step-by-step workflow (e.g. Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3).
  • Cycle: Great for circular repeating processes.
  • Hierarchy: Best for organization chart and company management tree.
  • Relationship / Matrix: Best for team matrix and comparison diagrams.
  1. Click OK. Type your titles in Text Pane box on left side.
  2. Go to SmartArt Design tab > click Change Colors and SmartArt Styles gallery to apply 3D glass look!

📺 Watch Video Tutorials (Khmer Voiceover)

PowerPoint 17 - How to Use Shapes in PowerPoint (14:19)

PowerPoint 18 - How to Use SmartArt Diagrams in PowerPoint (13:43)

💡 Top 5 Shapes & SmartArt Design Tips

💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 1: Draw Perfect Square or Circle Hold down Shift key on keyboard while drawing Rectangle or Oval shape to make perfect 1:1 ratio square or circle!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 2: Duplicate Shape Fast Select shape > press Ctrl + D to duplicate instantly. Or hold Ctrl key and drag shape with mouse to make an exact copy!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 3: Convert Bullet Points to Diagram in 1 Click Right click any boring bullet text box > click Convert to SmartArt to instantly transform text into visual diagram!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 4: Add New Bullet Item in SmartArt Text Pane Open Text Pane (SmartArt Design > Text Pane). Press Enter to add new shape, press Tab to indent sub-bullet, or Shift + Tab to move up level!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 5: Merge Shapes for Custom Logo Icons Select 2 overlapping shapes > go to Shape Format > click Merge Shapes > choose Union, Combine, or Subtract to create custom unique icons!

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Hope this simple guide help all guys use Shapes and SmartArt in PowerPoint easily! If you have any question, please comment below. Happy learning!

Tags:#powerpoint#ppt#presentation#shapes#smartart#diagram#graphics#khmer
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