How to Add an Organizational Chart in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document

Microsoft Word 2007 offers enhanced features from prior versions of the software. One such feature is the ability to add impressive looking organizational charts into a Word document.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word 2007

Instructions

1. 

   Click the "Insert" tab on the Ribbon. The Ribbon is the group of icons and tools available directly above the document work space.

2. 

   Click on the "Smart Art" button to access the feature dialog box.

3. 

   Click on "Hierarchy" from the list of option in the menu on the left side of the dialog box. Select the style of organizational chart you would like from the center panel and click 'OK'.

4. 

   Click inside any box to edit the text. Notice that the Ribbon has automatically changed to include options for working with your new Smart Art organizational chart.

5. 

   Click the appropriate command button in the Ribbon to add new boxes to your chart or to change the position of existing boxes.