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Office Clip Art gallery is going away

January 5, 2015 by Ellen Finkelstein 36 Comments

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According to the Microsoft Office blog, the Office Clip Art gallery is going away. I’m very upset by this, because I use its photos daily. While much commentary (include a funny riff by Conan on TV) focus on the line art, the text of the blog post makes it clear that photos will also disappear. […]

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Create clear, iconic illustrations in PowerPoint with (gasp!) clip art

October 1, 2012 by Ellen Finkelstein 8 Comments

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I’ve often recommended using photos instead of clip art (line art), but clip art can work well if you know how to choose and use it. In this post, I’ll explain how to choose clip art that won’t look silly and how to modify it to make your point clear. When you choose line art, […]

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Create your own graphics and icons for PowerPoint: Part I–Using clip art

November 21, 2011 by Ellen Finkelstein 4 Comments

Yes, you can create your own graphics and icons for PowerPoint! Not all graphics can, or should, be photos, charts, or diagrams. Sometimes you want to represent a concept and need a more symbolic or iconic look. This 2-part series will explore 2 ways you can get result you need. Sometimes, simple shapes are enough. […]

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Importing art into the clip gallery

October 10, 2001 by Ellen Finkelstein Leave a Comment

For PowerPoint 97 & 2002: You can add all of your own clip art to the Microsoft Clip Gallery. Click Insert Clip Art on the Drawing toolbar. In the Gallery, click Import Clips. From the dialog box, find the graphic file, and double click it. Unfortunately, there is no preview feature to let you view […]

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