To get a quick start on creating an org chart, download a pre-designed template, and then customize it.
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In PowerPoint, on the File tab, click New.
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In the Search for online TEMPLATES and themes box, type org chart, and then click
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Choose an org chart from the search results.
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Click Create.
Note: If you copy and paste the org chart slide into another presentation, to match the destination presentation’s format, in Paste Options, be sure to choose Use the Destination Theme.
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To replace the placeholder text with your own, click inside each shape, highlight the text that you want to change, and then type your text.
Customize your org chart
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Click a shape in the org chart and when SmartArt Tools appear, click either the Design or Format tab.
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Do one or more of the following:
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On the Design tab:
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Add more shapes to your org chart (to contain more names) or move shapes around in the Create Graphic group.
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Change the style of the org chart in the SmartArt Styles group.
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Change the org chart colors by clicking Change Colors.
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Change the layout of the org chart in the Layouts group.
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On the Format tab:
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Reformat the text in the WordArt Styles group.
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Change the shapes in the Shape Styles group.
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Change the style and width of lines connecting SmartArt shapes
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Rearrange the shapes in your org chart in the Arrange group.
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Change the size of a shape in the Size and Shapes groups.
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Note: You can also create your own SmartArt Graphics org chart, including an organization chart with pictures.