Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Benin"
Select Benin 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Benin
Date adopted: 1 August 1990
Symbolism: The green represents hope and revival, the red symbolizes the courage of ancestors, and the yellow stands for the country's wealth.
- Pantone colours: Green, Yellow, Red
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Benin is typically hung with the green vertical band on the hoist side (left), and the yellow and red horizontal bands on the fly side (right), with yellow on top and red below.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to confuse the order of the horizontal bands, sometimes reversing the yellow and red stripes.
