Microsoft Word 2003: Create an organization chart in a second

You can create an incredible variety of great-looking organization charts in Microsoft Word 2003 without using any external graphics programs.

1) Show your DRAW toolbar by selecting View > Toolbars > Drawing.

2) Place the cursor where you want to insert your chart or diagram.

3) Click on the 3 spinning balls icon on your DRAW toolbar. The tooltip message should say “Insert Diagram or Organization Chart.”

4) In the Diagram Gallery window, select the Organization Chart button in the upper left corner. The Mini-Bar ORGANIZATION CHART is displayed automatically.

5) Click the Insert Shape dropdown in the mini bar to insert “subordinate”, “coworker” or “assistant” boxes.

6) Click the AutoFormat button on the Mini-Bar to select one of the chart templates.

7) To delete a box, click the Select dropdown menu on the Mini-Bar, then press the Delete button.

8) Click individual boxes on the graph to add text.

9) Click the Layout dropdown in the mini bar to change the layout of the entire chart and select one of the following options: Standard, Both Hanging, Hanging Right, Hanging Left.

10) Select a text wrapping option (if required) by clicking the Text Wrapping button on the Mini-Bar and selecting one of the available options.

11) Experiment with other buttons on the DRAW toolbar for an infinite variety of different effects. For example, select an organizing box and change its color by clicking the Paint Bucket button, or add drop shadows by clicking the 3D button and selecting an option.

There are also several expensive graphics creation programs. But why spend extra money when you have great tools at your disposal, already built into MS Word?