Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Italy"
Select Italy 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Italy
Date adopted: 1 January 1948
Symbolism: The green represents the country's plains and the hills; the white, the snow-capped Alps; and the red, the blood spilled in the Italian Wars of Independence.
- Pantone colours: Green, White, Red
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The Italian flag is typically hung vertically with the green stripe on the hoist side (left), followed by white in the middle, and red on the right.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the Italian flag with the Mexican flag, which has similar colors but includes a coat of arms in the center white stripe.
