Which type of SmartArt in PowerPoint has a purpose to display how parts relate to a whole?

How to Add SmartArt in PowerPoint

Insert SmartArt

The SmartArt feature lets you create and customize designer-quality diagrams. You can even convert bulleted lists into a diagram using the SmartArt diagram tools.

Click the Insert tab.
Click the SmartArt button on the ribbon.
You can also click the SmartArt icon in a content placeholder.
Select a category.
Select a graphic.
A preview and a description appear on the right.
Click OK.

The SmartArt graphic is inserted into the presentation.

SmartArt Graphic Types

List	Show non-sequential information.
Process	Show steps in a process or timeline.
Cycle	Show a continual process.
Hierarchy	Create an organization chart or decision tree.
Relationship	Illustrate connections.
Matrix	Show how parts relate to a whole.
Pyramid	Show proportional relationships with the largest component on the top or bottom.
Picture	Create a SmartArt graphic that incorporates pictures.

Populate SmartArt Graphics

There are two ways to add text to a SmartArt graphic: using the Text pane or the graphic itself.

Select the SmartArt Diagram.
Click the arrow at the left edge of the SmartArt graphic.
Type text for each bullet in the Text pane.
Click the Text pane’s Close button or click outside the SmartArt diagram.
Select any unused shapes in the graphic.
Press the Backspace or Delete key to remove them from the graphic.

Convert a List to a SmartArt Graphic

Select the slide with the list you want to convert to SmartArt.
Select the list text box.
Click the Convert to SmartArt Graphic button on the Home tab.
Select a SmartArt style.
Resize and position the graphic as needed.

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Creating SmartArt Graphics

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SmartArt graphics [New!] allow you to create diagrams that convey processes or relationships. PowerPoint offers a wide variety of built-in SmartArt graphic types, including graphical lists, process, cycle, hierarchy, relationship, matrix, and pyramid. Using built-in SmartArt graphics makes it easy to create and modify charts without having to create them from scratch. If you already have text on a slide, you can quickly convert your text to a SmartArt graphic. To quickly see if you like a SmartArt graphic layout, point to a thumbnail in the gallery to display a live preview [New!] of it in the selected shape. If you like it, you can apply it.

Create a SmartArt Graphic

Click the Insert tab.

Click the SmartArt button.

In the left pane, click a category, such as All, List, Process, Cycle, Hierarchy, Relationship, Matrix, or Pyramid.

In the right pane, click a SmartArt graphic style type.

Click OK.

The SmartArt graphic appears with a Text pane to insert text.

Label the shapes by doing one of the following:

Type text in the [Text] box.
You can use the arrow keys to move around the Text pane.
Click a shape, and then type text directly into the shape.

When you’re done, click outside of the SmartArt graphic.

Convert Text to a SmartArt Graphic

Select the text box with the text you want to convert to a SmartArt graphic.

Click the Home tab.

Click the Convert to SmartArt Graphic button.

The gallery displays layouts designed for bulleted lists.

To view the entire list of layout, click More SmartArt Graphics.

Point to a layout.

A live preview [New!] of the style appears in the current shape.

Click the layout for the SmartArt graphic you want from the gallery to apply it to the selected shape.

SmartArt Graphic Purposes
Type	Purpose
List	Show non-sequential information
Process	Show steps in a process or timeline
Cycle	Show a continual process
Hierarchy	Show a decision tree or create an organization chart
Relationship	Illustrate connections
Matrix	Show how parts relate to a whole
Pyramid	Show proportional relationships up and down

What SmartArt graphic type is used to show how parts relate to a whole?

Select the text box with the text you want to convert to a SmartArt graphic. ... Convert Text to a SmartArt Graphic..

Which of the SmartArt graphic layout has a purpose to show nonsequential information?

Lists are typically used to show non-sequential information. They are perhaps the most obvious “quick win” layout when it comes to using SmartArt in PowerPoint.

What is the purpose of matrix SmartArt graphic types?

A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of your information and ideas. You create one by choosing a layout that fits your message. Some layouts [such as organization charts and Venn diagrams] portray specific kinds of information, while others simply enhance the appearance of a bulleted list.

What is a SmartArt style in PowerPoint?

A SmartArt Style is a combination of effects, such as line style, bevel, or 3-D, that you can apply to the shapes in your SmartArt graphic to create a professional look. Click your SmartArt graphic. On the Ribbon, under SmartArt Tools, select Styles. On the menu that appears, select the style you want.