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How to Convert SmartArt & Tables to Shapes in PowerPoint (Video in Khmer)

Learn how to convert SmartArt graphics and tables into independent editable shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint for advanced custom slide design.

📅2026-10-05⏱️6 min read✍️Rean Computer 101

📋Table of Contents

  1. Step 1: How to Convert SmartArt Graphic to Shapes
  2. Step 2: How to Convert Table Grid to Separate Shapes
  3. Top 5 SmartArt & Table Conversion Tips

Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101! Today I show you how to convert SmartArt diagrams and Tables into independent Shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint!

Step 1: How to Convert SmartArt Graphic to Shapes

SmartArt locks your diagram design. When you convert it to Shapes, you can edit and animate each shape box freely:

  1. Click to select your SmartArt diagram on slide.
  2. Go to SmartArt Design tab on top ribbon menu.
  3. Click Convert button on right side > select Convert to Shapes.
  4. Right-click converted diagram > select Group > Ungroup (or press shortcut Ctrl + Shift + G).
  5. Now every box, arrow, and icon becomes a separate shape that you can move, recolor, or animate individually!

Step 2: How to Convert Table Grid to Separate Shapes

PowerPoint tables have rigid cell borders. Converting table to shapes allows custom gradients, shadow effects, and per-cell animations:

  1. Click to select your table in PowerPoint > press Ctrl + C to copy.
  2. Click on empty space on slide.
  3. Go to Home tab > click Paste arrow dropdown > select Paste Special (or press shortcut Ctrl + Alt + V).
  4. Choose Picture (Enhanced Metafile) > click OK.
  5. Select the pasted picture > press Ctrl + Shift + G to Ungroup.
  6. Click Yes when PowerPoint popup asks to convert picture into Microsoft Office drawing object.
  7. Press Ctrl + Shift + G one more time to fully break table cells apart into separate shape boxes!

📺 Watch Video Tutorials (Khmer Voiceover)

How to Convert SmartArt to Shapes in PowerPoint (5:56)

How to Convert Table to Shapes in PowerPoint (6:34)

💡 Top 5 SmartArt & Table Conversion Tips

💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 1: Animate Individual SmartArt Boxes Convert SmartArt to Shapes and Ungroup (Ctrl + Shift + G) so you can add custom Entrance or Morph animations to individual boxes one-by-one!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 2: Double Ungroup Shortcut for Tables Remember to press Ctrl + Shift + G TWICE after pasting Enhanced Metafile picture so every table cell breaks apart into separate shapes!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 3: Backup Original Slide First Always duplicate your slide (Ctrl + D) before converting SmartArt or Tables to Shapes so you don't lose the original editable text data!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 4: Custom Edit Shape Points After converting to shapes, select any box > Shape Format > Edit Shape > Edit Points to drag corners and create unique organic curved shapes!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Tip 5: Regroup Shapes After Editing (Ctrl + G) After customizing colors and positions of your shapes, select all boxes > press Ctrl + G to group them back into 1 object for easy moving!

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

Tags:#powerpoint#ppt#presentation#smartart#convert to shapes#table to shapes#slide design#khmer
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