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How do I color only the overlap and other parts in my Venn diagram?

Anonymous
2022-11-09T21:42:12+00:00

I am using SmartArt Graphics to create a Venn diagram, but I need to color only parts of it. E.g. only where the circles overlap, only in one circle where the other doesn't overlap, etc. (This is for a Boolean search Venn diagram, in case anyone wants to look up what I mean.)

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  1. John Korchok 231.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-10T00:02:46+00:00

    You can get this done in PowerPoint, then insert the result in Word.

    In PowerPoint, convert the SmartArt to shapes using the SmartArt Design>Convert>Convert to Shapes command. Or draw your circles using Insert>Shapes. Overlap 2 circles, then copy and paste those and move them over top of the original shapes. Use Shape Format>Merge Shapes>Intersect. All parts of the circles are deleted except for the area where they overlapped. Color that as you wish to show the overlapping part.

    If necessary, align the copies of circles with the merged shape, so it looks like a Venn diagram. Select all the shapes, right-click and choose Save as Picture. EMF format is probably good for your purposes, it's a vector format that can resized without it getting blurry. Then import the graphic into your Word document.

    Here is Microsoft's page with more detail about using Merge Shapes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-10T00:20:20+00:00

    Hello,

    I'm using 365 Word, version 2208. I'm not really sure how to show you what I'm dealing with. I guess I'll screenshot the SmartArt Venn diagram in Word and an image of a Boolean Venn diagram (what I was going for). There's no option in layouts, change colors, or anywhere to only color certain parts.

    And it's weird because there's a Boolean Venn diagram on a page ofMS's support site, but we can't replicate that in MS Office 365.

    I managed to make a rough Venn in MS Paint and use text boxes to manually input the text, but this ability might be something to consider putting into a future Office update.

    Thanks,

    K. Walling

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-11-11T20:55:14+00:00

    Hi K W,

    My name is Louis and I am an independent Advisor.

    We are glad you found a workaround.

    Still, here are some additional tips and tricks on how to create a Venn diagram.

    On this are the steps.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-venn-diagram-d746a2ce-ed61-47a7-93fe-7c101940839d

    Hopefully, this helps.

    Thanks & Best Regards, Louis

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-11-10T00:25:30+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for the workaround. I managed to throw together a rough Venn in Paint earlier, but I tried to follow these instructions for future use, and Merge Shapes never became an option. It remained gray and unclickable. It's alright since I figured out a rougher workaround, though.

    Thanks,

    K. Walling

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-11-09T23:25:05+00:00

    Hello there,

    Thanks for reaching out here regarding this query.

    It may be more helpful if you can share an image description of what you are dealing with.

    Also, what version of Microsoft Word are you using for this task?

    I will be able to use the relevant feedback information you provide to better see how I can help you with the experience you're having. Thank you!

    Warm regards, Albert

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