Word: Inserting Graphic Elements Flashcards

Which command on the SmartArt Design tab changes all colors used in a SmartArt graphic at once?

Answer: Change Colors

Change Colors offers preset color combinations based on the document's theme colors applied to all SmartArt shapes simultaneously.

When an image is set to 'Behind Text' wrapping, what behavior does the image have?

Answer: The image acts as a watermark-style background behind the text

Behind Text places the image on a layer beneath the text layer, allowing text to appear over the image.

To add a new shape to an existing SmartArt graphic, where should you click?

Answer: SmartArt Design > Add Shape

The Add Shape button on the SmartArt Design tab inserts a new shape before, after, above, or below the selected shape.

What is the function of the yellow adjustment handle that sometimes appears on a shape?

Answer: It modifies a specific geometric feature of the shape, like corner radius

Yellow diamond handles let you adjust a shape's unique geometric property, such as the corner roundness of a rounded rectangle.

How do you change a shape to a different shape type while keeping its size, position, and formatting?

Answer: Shape Format > Edit Shape > Change Shape

Edit Shape > Change Shape replaces the current shape with a new one while preserving applied formatting and dimensions.

Which setting controls how far text stays from the edge of an image when using Square or Tight wrapping?

Answer: Distance from text in the Layout > Text Wrapping dialog

The Layout dialog's Text Wrapping tab has Distance from text fields (top, bottom, left, right) that set the gap between the image and surrounding text.

Which of the following is NOT a category available in Word's SmartArt graphic chooser?

Answer: Timeline

Timeline is not one of Word's built-in SmartArt categories; the categories include List, Process, Cycle, Hierarchy, Relationship, Matrix, Pyramid, and Picture.