Powerpoint 2010 SmartChart Graphic - Using Org Chart in Hierarchy Graphic - Cannot add Assistant

Question

I went to the Microsoft Online Tutorial and found this instruction:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-an-organization-chart-HA010354860.aspx

• To add an assistant box, click Add Assistant.

The assistant box is added above the other boxes at the same level in the SmartArt graphic, but it is displayed in the Text pane after the other boxes at the same level.

Add Assistant is available only for organization chart layouts. It is not available for hierarchy layouts, such as Hierarchy.

This is so confusing.  From a blank presentation, I chose Insert Smart Art Graphic.  Then I clicked on Hierarchy (on the left) and then chose the basic org chart, labeled Organization Chart.  There is no option to add an assistant*.  Am I choosing the wrong kind of oranization chart?  I cannot find any other way to add a simple org chart except for those listed under hierarchy. 

*Postnote:  I did find an icon in customize Quick Access Toolbar, but Add Assistant is not found anywhere else?

Also, is there a way to turn off auto-layout in 2010?

Answer 1

I'm probably the wrong person because I hate the new org charts and never use them. Smart Art isn't that Smart IMHO!

However "Add Assisant" is in the Add Shape Menu which is left of the ribbon when the Smart art > Design tab is open.