: Is there a way to resize boxes in PowerPoint smart art without all other boxes changing size? I am designing org charts using PowerPoint 2010 (because they will need to be edited by people

@Sue6373160

2.Under SmartArt Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shapes group, do one of the following:
Then,
To make the shape bigger, click Larger (click the icons).
To make the shape smaller, click Smaller( click the icons).

You can also use the drag handler in this screen and change the size as you please.

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@Kristi927

The SmartArt is a "magic tool" that makes you able to concentrate on content rather than design. It does the design for you. If you want to control the design yourself, you are probably better off using other tools. If you don't wan't it to be smart, then Smart-Art is probably not the way to go...

I understand very well that this frustrates you as a designer, but the SmartArt is for common people that are not designers, and for most of the average users, the results using SmartArt will be much better than if they were responsible for handling the design themselves. The automatic re-sizing and positioning that happens is because everything should be aligned nicely within the SmartArt area.

If the user manages to mess up the positioning and sizes, there is a button that will re-size and align everything as equally as possible.

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@Sims5801359

I've found similar problems which I have been unable to resolve, and so have gone back to drawing organisation charts using plain old text boxes and connectors ("lines following the boxes when you move them" - usually Elbow or Elbow Arrow connectors)

Also, often I want to highlight a single box by filling it with a different colour from the others, which I don't think you can do with Smart Art org charts.

One thing that'll help is making sure your Grid and Guides are set to "Snap objects to other objects" and "Display smart guides when shapes are aligned".

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