# SmartArt

> Work with SmartArt in Aspose.Slides for .NET: create, edit, convert, and style diagrams with C# for PowerPoint and OpenDocument presentations.

Source: https://docs.aspose.com/slides/net/examples/elements/smart-art/
Updated: 2026-08-05


This article demonstrates how to add SmartArt graphics, access them, remove them, and change layouts using **Aspose.Slides for .NET**.

## **Add SmartArt**

Insert a SmartArt graphic using one of the built-in layouts.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;
using Aspose.Slides.SmartArt;

static void AddSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);
}
```

## **Access SmartArt**

Retrieve the first SmartArt object on a slide.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;
using Aspose.Slides.SmartArt;

static void AccessSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);

    var firstSmartArt = slide.Shapes.OfType<ISmartArt>().First();
}
```

## **Remove SmartArt**

Delete a SmartArt shape from the slide.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;
using Aspose.Slides.SmartArt;

static void RemoveSmartArt()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicProcess);

    slide.Shapes.Remove(smartArt);
}
```

## **Change SmartArt Layout**

Update the layout type of an existing SmartArt graphic.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;
using Aspose.Slides.SmartArt;

static void ChangeSmartArtLayout()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var smartArt = slide.Shapes.AddSmartArt(50, 50, 400, 300, SmartArtLayoutType.BasicBlockList);

    smartArt.Layout = SmartArtLayoutType.VerticalPictureList;
}
```