This document provides instructions for converting bullet points in a PowerPoint presentation into a SmartArt graphic. It outlines a 4 step process: 1) Create an outline using bullet structure, 2) Right click on the bullets and select "Convert to SmartArt", 3) The bullets will be transformed into a visual graphic, and 4) Optionally, customize the SmartArt design by playing with colors, fonts, and different layouts. The purpose is to turn boring bullet lists into more visually engaging graphics.

1. Creating SmartArt Graphics
in PowerPoint
alternate title:
Why PowerPoint Should Be
Your New Best Friend

2. Turning Boring Bullets into a “Graphic”
• Thing 1
– Sub stuff and details
– More detail
• Thing 2
– What you should know about thing 2
– Blah Blah
• Thing 3
– You get the point
STEP 1:
Create an outline using
bullet structure.

3. STEP 2: Right click anywhere in your bulleted list.
Choose “Convert to SmartArt” and then select a design.

4. Turning Boring Bullets into a “Graphic”
Thing 1
• Sub stuff and
details
• More detail
Thing 2
• What you
should know
about thing 2
• Blah Blah
Thing 3
• You get the
point
STEP 3:
Admire all your
“hard work.”

5. Turning Boring Bullets into a “Graphic”
THING 1
THING 2
• Sub stuff and details
•More detail
•What you should know
about thing 2
• Blah Blah
THING 3
• You get the
point
STEP 4 (optional):
Play around with
different SmartArt
design options,
color schemes.
Customize colors,
font, etc.