Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Austria"
Select Austria in the list below.
3
Click INSERT
The flag drops onto your slide, ready to move and resize.
Why use SmartFlags?
| SmartFlags | DIY download | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |
| Legal peace‑of‑mind | Licensed or license-free SVGs and PNGs | Potential for copyright violation |
| Bulk flag insert | One-click to add flags of countries found on all slides | Manual hunt‑and-replace flag by flag, slide by slide |
| File size | Optimized images around 10kB (10-100x smaller) | High‑res PNGs that bloat presentations |
| Total cost | Low annual cost / seat | "Free" = costly staff time + legal risk + reputation risk |
SmartFlags works on Office 2019+ or Microsoft 365 (Win/Mac)
Facts about the flag of Austria
Date adopted: 1 May 1945
Symbolism: The red-white-red pattern is said to have originated from the Babenberg dynasty's coat of arms. Legend has it that the red and white colors symbolize the blood-stained tunic of Duke Leopold V of Austria after a fierce battle, with the white stripe representing the part of the tunic covered by his belt.
- Pantone colours: Red, White
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The Austrian flag is typically hung horizontally with three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and red, with the red bands on top and bottom and the white band in the middle.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the Austrian flag with the flag of Latvia, which has similar colors but a darker red and a narrower white stripe.
