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Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101! Today I show you how to convert plain text into SmartArt graphics, convert SmartArt into individual shapes, and convert SmartArt back to normal text in Microsoft PowerPoint!
Step 1: How to Convert Plain Text to SmartArt Graphic
If you have plain bullet list text and want to turn it into visual graphic diagram:
- Select your text box containing bullet list.
- Go to Home tab > click Convert to SmartArt (or right-click inside text box > select Convert to SmartArt).
- Choose layout style from gallery (e.g. Vertical Block List, Process, Cycle, or Hierarchy).
- PowerPoint automatically converts your text into colorful SmartArt shapes!
Step 2: How to Convert SmartArt to Shapes (Custom Editing)
If you want to edit individual shape elements inside SmartArt graphic freely:
- Click to select your SmartArt graphic frame.
- Go to SmartArt Design tab on top ribbon.
- Click Reset group > click Convert dropdown menu.
- Select Convert to Shapes (or press shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + Gtwo times to ungroup). - Now each block becomes independent PowerPoint shape that you can resize, recolor, or move anywhere!
Step 3: How to Convert SmartArt Graphic Back to Text
If you want to remove graphic shapes and convert SmartArt content back to simple bullet text list:
- Select your SmartArt graphic on slide.
- Go to SmartArt Design tab.
- Click Convert dropdown button > select Convert to Text.
- All graphic shapes disappear, and your original bullet text list comes back cleanly!
πΊ Watch Video Tutorial: Convert Text to SmartArt & Back to Text (8:35)
π‘ Top 3 SmartArt Conversion Tips
Convert to SmartArt to make slide look professional instantly!SmartArt Design > Convert > Convert to Shapes to break SmartArt into single shapes so you can add custom animations to each item!Convert to Text under SmartArt Design tab to restore simple bullet text instantly.π Related Tutorials:
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Hope this simple guide help all guys convert text to SmartArt and convert back to text easily in PowerPoint! If you have any question, please comment below. Happy learning!
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