Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "DRC"
Select DRC 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 DRC
Date adopted: 20 February 2006
Symbolism: The yellow star represents a radiant future for the country, while the diagonal red stripe symbolizes the people's struggle for independence. The blue background stands for peace, and the yellow fimbriations represent the country's wealth.
- Pantone colours: Blue, Yellow, Red
- Aspect ratio: 3 : 2
- Hanging protocol: The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is typically hung with the sky blue field as the background, the yellow star in the upper hoist-side corner, and the red diagonal stripe with yellow borders running from the lower hoist-side to the upper fly-side.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to confuse the orientation of the diagonal red stripe; it should run from the bottom-left (hoist) to the top-right (fly) when displayed horizontally.
