SmartArt graphic

First shape

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� An organization chart graphically represents the hierarchy of relationships between individuals and groups within an organization.

� A SmartArt graphic organization chart layout will add color, shape, and emphasis to the textand data.

To complete this workbook, you will need the following file:� New blank Excel workbook

You will save your workbook as:� Lastname_Firstname__e03_Organization

1. Start Excel. Save the new blank workbook in your Excel Chapter 3 folder asLastname_Firstname_e03_Organization Add the file name in the worksheet’s left footer,and then return to Normal view. Click cell A1.

2. Click the Insert tab, and then in the Illustrations group, click the SmartArt button.In the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box, on the left, click Hierarchy, and then in the SmartArt Layout gallery, click Organization Chart.

3. On the right side of the dialog box, take a moment to read the description of theOrganization Chart, and then click OK.

4. At the top of the SmartArt graphic, click the first shape that displays Text. Type MariaMartinez press J and then type City Manager Compare your screen with Figure 1.

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Figure 1

More Skills 11 Create Organization Charts

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5. Click the second shape, and then type Advisory Board If necessary, on the Design tab, in theCreate Graphic group, click the Text Pane button to display the Text pane. In the Text pane,click the bullet point below Advisory Board, type Park Operations and then click the nextbullet point. Type Park Development and then click the next bullet point. Type Recreationand then compare your screen with Figure 2.

You can type text in the Text pane or directly in the SmartArt graphic.

Figure 2

Advisory Boardshape

Text Pane button

Text pane

6. On the Organization Chart, click the Park Operations shape. On the Design tab, in theCreate Graphic group, click the Add Shape button arrow, and then click Add ShapeBelow. With the new shape selected, type Grounds and then click the Add Shape buttonarrow and Add Shape After. In the new shape, type Buildings as shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3

Shapes addedunder ParkOperations

7. Using the technique just practiced, add two shapes below the Park Development shape, andthen in the two shapes, type the following text: Planning and Capital Development

8. Add two shapes below the Recreation shape, and in the two shapes, type Sports andAquatics In the Create Graphic group, click the Text Pane button to close the Text pane.

9. Move and size the SmartArt graphic to display in the range A1:H28, and then compare yourscreen with Figure 4.

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Figure 4

Shapes addedbelow Park

Development

Shapes addedbelow Recreation

Graphic displaysin the range

A1:H28

10. In the SmartArt Styles group, click the More button , and then under 3-D, click Metallic Scene.

11. In the SmartArt Styles group, click the Change Colors button. Under Colorful,click Colorful Range – Accent Colors 2 to 3.

12. On the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Shape Fill button. Under Theme Colors, click the last color in the second row—Orange, Accent 6, Lighter 80%.

13. In the Shape Styles group, click the Shape Outline button, point to Weight, and then click 1 1/2 pt. Click the Shape Outline button again, and then click the last color in the fourthrow—Orange, Accent 6, Lighter 40%.

14. Click cell J1 to deselect the SmartArt graphic, and then compare your screen with Figure 5.

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Figure 5

Shape outline

Fill color

15. Save the workbook. Print or submit the file as directed by your instructor. Exit Excel.

� You have completed More Skills 11