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I am trying to create an organizational chart that does not have the same layout as the options in the orgaizational chart options. Is there a way to design your own chart or changing the design by dragging the boxes in the charts provided. Please advise. -- Thank-you! Ruth |
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Which version of Word could make some difference here...
If it's 2007 & you're using SmartArt Objects you are somewhat limited. You can repositon the Shapes but the connectors will adjust automatically. If you're using the Insert Picture Organization Chart (or Insert Diagram -Organization Chart) feature in Word 2003 you can click the Layout button on the Org chart toolbar & turn off AutoLayout. That gives you freeform capability which can turn ito a real rat's nest f you aren't extremely careful :-) You can also use the AutoShapes tools in either version to design your own from teh ground up. Almost any shape (not just Flowchart Symbols) can be strung together using the Connectors - although you may have to contain teh chart within a Drawing Canvas. Without specific version information & intent it's difficult to suggest anything more. HTH |:) Bob Jones MVP Office:Mac "Ruth" wrote: Hi there I am trying to create an organizational chart that does not have the same layout as the options in the orgaizational chart options. Is there a way to design your own chart or changing the design by dragging the boxes in the charts provided. Please advise. -- Thank-you! Ruth |
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Thank-you! I am using 2003 - this all seems so complex I thought it would be
a simple thing. I tried what you said- both ways are quite time consuming. Is there a better program for this? -- Thank-you! Ruth "CyberTaz" wrote: Which version of Word could make some difference here... If it's 2007 & you're using SmartArt Objects you are somewhat limited. You can repositon the Shapes but the connectors will adjust automatically. If you're using the Insert Picture Organization Chart (or Insert Diagram -Organization Chart) feature in Word 2003 you can click the Layout button on the Org chart toolbar & turn off AutoLayout. That gives you freeform capability which can turn ito a real rat's nest f you aren't extremely careful :-) You can also use the AutoShapes tools in either version to design your own from teh ground up. Almost any shape (not just Flowchart Symbols) can be strung together using the Connectors - although you may have to contain teh chart within a Drawing Canvas. Without specific version information & intent it's difficult to suggest anything more. HTH |:) Bob Jones MVP Office:Mac "Ruth" wrote: Hi there I am trying to create an organizational chart that does not have the same layout as the options in the orgaizational chart options. Is there a way to design your own chart or changing the design by dragging the boxes in the charts provided. Please advise. -- Thank-you! Ruth |
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Visio is great for it but if you don't have it, just use drawing items and
be creative. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Ruth" wrote in message ... Thank-you! I am using 2003 - this all seems so complex I thought it would be a simple thing. I tried what you said- both ways are quite time consuming. Is there a better program for this? -- Thank-you! Ruth "CyberTaz" wrote: Which version of Word could make some difference here... If it's 2007 & you're using SmartArt Objects you are somewhat limited. You can repositon the Shapes but the connectors will adjust automatically. If you're using the Insert Picture Organization Chart (or Insert Diagram -Organization Chart) feature in Word 2003 you can click the Layout button on the Org chart toolbar & turn off AutoLayout. That gives you freeform capability which can turn ito a real rat's nest f you aren't extremely careful :-) You can also use the AutoShapes tools in either version to design your own from teh ground up. Almost any shape (not just Flowchart Symbols) can be strung together using the Connectors - although you may have to contain teh chart within a Drawing Canvas. Without specific version information & intent it's difficult to suggest anything more. HTH |:) Bob Jones MVP Office:Mac "Ruth" wrote: Hi there I am trying to create an organizational chart that does not have the same layout as the options in the orgaizational chart options. Is there a way to design your own chart or changing the design by dragging the boxes in the charts provided. Please advise. -- Thank-you! Ruth |
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