Learn how to change colors for a SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows. You can choose from several sets of coordinated colors.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
Although default colors of an inserted SmartArt graphic may work the best, you may also want to change colors of the shapes comprising the SmartArt graphic. While it is possible to change colors of individual shapes within the SmartArt graphic, PowerPoint lets you change colors of everything within the SmartArt graphic at one go. Not only does this approach save your time, but it also ensures that the different colors chosen are coordinated to look good together.
Follow these steps to change colors of your SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows:
The Recolor Pictures in SmartArt Graphic option is a toggle. Click it once to recolor and click it again to reset back to the original colors.
Want to override the Theme colors and choose another color for a selected shape within your SmartArt graphic? Explore our Changing Fill, Line, and Effects for Shapes within SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013 tutorial to learn more.
See Also:
Working with SmartArt: Change Shape Colors of SmartArt Graphics (Glossary Page)
Change Shape Colors of SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
Change Shape Colors of SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
Change Shape Colors of SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
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