Move a SmartArt graphic

To change how a SmartArt graphic fits in a Microsoft Office system document, you can either move it manually, or adjust its size by using options in the Size group.

Move a SmartArt graphic manually

1. Click the SmartArt graphic that you want to move to select it.
2. Rest the pointer on the border of the SmartArt graphic (but not on the dots).
3. When the pointer changes to a , drag the border to move the SmartArt graphic.

Tip You can also use the arrow keys to move the SmartArt graphic. Click the SmartArt graphic to select it, and then press RIGHT ARROW, LEFT ARROW, UP ARROW, and DOWN ARROW to move the SmartArt graphic to the position where you want it.

Specify an exact size for a SmartArt graphic

1. Click the SmartArt graphic to select it.
2. Under SmartArt Tools, on the Format tab, click Size, and then do one or both of the following:
   • Enter a number in the Height box.
   • Enter a number in the Width box.

   

See also:

• Move or resize the Text pane
• Resize a shape or an entire SmartArt graphic