Chapter 3. Gallery of SmartArt Graphics for Lists

The List category of SmartArt graphics includes 16 styles. Lists can be arranged horizontally, vertically, or in a bending matrix of shapes.

As you browse the layouts in this chapter, consider that vertical lists are the best choice if you have long sentences to display. Because vertical lists need to fit only one box across the width of the diagram, they feature the widest boxes.

Certain styles were designed for lists with only Level 1 text. Other styles can handle small amounts of Level 2 text, whereas other styles are clearly designed for massive amounts of Level 2 text.

Bending and Picture Lists

The Bending list styles allow you to arrange the shapes in an N × N matrix. This allows for the ...

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