Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Mauritius"
Select Mauritius 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Mauritius
Date adopted: 12 March 1968
Symbolism: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes of equal width: red represents the struggle for freedom and independence, blue represents the Indian Ocean, yellow represents the new light of independence, and green represents the agriculture of Mauritius and its color throughout the year.
- Pantone colours: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Mauritius is typically hung horizontally with four equal stripes of red, blue, yellow, and green from top to bottom.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to display the flag vertically without rotating the stripes, which can cause the colors to appear in the wrong order.
