Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Laos"
Select Laos 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Laos
Date adopted: 2 December 1975
Symbolism: The flag of Laos consists of three horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes in red and the middle stripe in blue. The red stripes represent the blood shed by the people of Laos in their struggle for independence. The blue stripe signifies the wealth and prosperity of the nation. The white circle in the center represents the moon shining over the Mekong River, symbolizing unity and the bright future of the country.
- Pantone colours: Red, Blue, White
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Laos is typically hung horizontally with the blue stripe in the middle and the white circle centered within the blue stripe.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the white circle as a moon or sun symbol rather than a representation of unity and the Mekong River; also, sometimes the flag is hung vertically without rotating the design, which misplaces the circle.
