Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Barbados"
Select Barbados 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Barbados
Date adopted: 30 November 1966
Designer: Grantley W. Prescod
Symbolism: The flag features a trident head, symbolizing independence and the sea, with the blue stripes representing the ocean and sky, and the gold stripe representing the sand of Barbados' beaches.
- Pantone colours: Reflex Blue, Yellow, Black
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Barbados is typically hung vertically with the trident pointing upwards and the blue stripes on the left and right sides.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to invert the flag, placing the trident upside down or reversing the blue and gold stripes.
Flag details
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2bb
Aspect ratio2 : 3
Official colours
Last updated2025-05-01
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