Explanation

The Illustrations tools allow you to add visual elements to an Excel worksheet.

Topics Covered

  • Pictures
  • Shapes
  • Icons
  • SmartArt

Key Concepts

Pictures: Insert images or logos into a worksheet.

Shapes: Add objects such as rectangles, circles, arrows and lines.

Icons: Add ready-made icons where supported by your Excel version.

SmartArt: Create visual diagrams for processes, lists, relationships and organizational information.

Example

A business report can contain:

  • Company logo
  • Arrow shapes
  • Product icons
  • SmartArt showing a business process

Practice

Create a simple Company Information Sheet and insert:

  • One picture
  • Two shapes
  • One icon
  • One SmartArt graphic
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