ABC's of PowerPoint 2007

16. Remove Clipart's Jagged Edges
PPT 2007  |  PPT 2003

After you import your clipart file does it have rough or jagged edges?

Most clipart is grouped. By ungrouping your clipart, very often your clip art will restore itself to its original smooth edge form.

Before

After

Upgroup your clipart

After inserting your clipart, select your clipart by clicking on your image once. This will bring up the "Picture Tools" tab on the ribbon, click the "Format" tab right under it. Towards the right is the "Group" button.

Click "Group" and then "Ungroup".

Alternatively, you can right click on the image, go to "Group", and then select "Ungroup".

The following warning may appear.

Click "Yes" and your jagged edges should be gone.

If you do not get the warning then your image may not be true clipart. Contact us for a free consultation.