ABC's of PowerPoint

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. Go to your drawing toolbar. If you do not see the drawing toolbar, please read Customizing Your Toolbars.

Click "Draw" and then "Ungroup".
note: The speed command for "Ungroup is Ctrl+Shift+H"

The following warning may appear.

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

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