Org chart - How do I change size of a box in an org chart in PP 20

[uclarobin]

Hello,
I would like to re-size some of my boxes in my org chart in PP2007.
However, I don't see any menu items like "Auto-layout" or "Re-size Auto
shape". Any ideas how to do this. Thank you!!!

 

[Lucy Thomson]

Hello

3 ways I now of:
Use the 'larger' and 'smaller' buttons in the shapes section of the smart
art tools format tab (context sensitive so will only appear when you select
the smart art)
Or drag the shape handles to re-size manually
Or set exact measurements in the size section of the smart art tools format
tab

If you can't see the bits I'm talking about let me know and I'll post a
screen shot somewhere.

Lucy

 

[uclarobin]

Lucy,
I searched the menus on PP Org chart, and I can’t find anything in any drop
down menu called “Smart Artâ€. You are using PP 2007, right?
How do I drag the shape handles manually? Every time I click on a box,
there is nothing adjustable, only allowing me to change the color, border, or
font. I wouldn’t mind a screen shot, if you have it.
I really appreciate you answering my question. Thank you.

Robin

 

[Lucy Thomson]

Hi Robin

I've jinged it here: http://screencast.com/t/TRZIsty9N

Let me know if you have any more questions

Lucy

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Did you create the org chart by clicking on Insert | Object |
Organization Chart Add-in for Microsoft Office Programs? If yes, then
don't do it that way. Instead, click on Insert | SmartArt | Hierarchy |
Organization Chart | OK. These boxes are easily resized using the
sizing handles, and you can add a peer or sub to an individual box by
right-clicking on the box.

 

[mjr75214]

I encountered the same problem when entering multiple names in a SmartArt
Hierarcy List. I tried the posted solutions, but the smaller/larger feature
doesn't work if the shapes are too square for the text and resizing one by
one takes forever and makes it impossible to get all shapes the same size and
lined up evenly. The easiest way I've found around this is to first enter
all text, select all shapes (hold down Ctrl and click on each shape), right
click and select Reset Shapes (makes sure you're starting with uniform
sizes), then with all shapes selected, use the drag handles to resize all at
once. This way the shapes are resized exactly the same and will line up.
You can also adjust font formatting uniformly the same way.