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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
How to Create an Organization Chart in MS Word 2007
1. Open a blank Word document. Click on the 'Insert' tab. Click 'SmartArt' in the 'Illustrations' group. Click 'Hierarchy' in the left pane of the 'SmartArt' gallery window. Click on an organization chart graphic to preview it. Click 'OK' to use the selected org chart.
2. Add a box for each person or job title you want to include in the organization chart. Click on an existing box under, beside or above which you want to add another box. Go to the 'Design' tab under 'Smart Art Tools' on the ribbon. Click 'Add Shape' and choose the location for the new shape. Repeat until you have a shape for every position in your organization.
3. Click inside the first box in the organization chart. Type the name and job title of the person to which the shape corresponds. Add the names and titles of each position and person in your organization into the corresponding shapes.
4. Change the colors of your organization chart, if desired. Click on the org chart to select it. Go to the 'Design' tab under 'Smart Art Tools' on the ribbon. Click 'Change Colors' in the 'SmartArt Styles' group. Select the color style that you want to use.
5. Remove an unnecessary box from the organization chart. Click on the box that you wish to remove. Press the 'Delete' key. Save the organization chart by clicking the 'Save' button on the 'Quick Access Toolbar' or by pressing 'Ctrl-S.'