How SmartArt in Microsoft 365 Transforms Your Lists
If you're using Microsoft 365, you already have access to SmartArt, a simple way to turn plain bullet points into visuals that actually communicate. Here's how to use it in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
August 18, 2025
It’s a fast way to lose your audience.
Here's a Cool Tip: Convert Bulleted Lists to SmartArt.
SmartArt is built into Microsoft 365 and lets you turn a list into a visual diagram in seconds.
No design skills are needed.
Just pick a layout, paste your list, and you're done.
Whether you're teaching, presenting, or writing a report, SmartArt helps your message come across more clearly.
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