Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "New Caledonia"
Select New Caledonia 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 New Caledonia
Date adopted: 15 July 2010
Symbolism: The flag features a yellow disc with a black outline, symbolizing the sun, and a vertical black line with a flèche faîtière, a traditional Kanak arrow, representing the cultural heritage of the indigenous Kanak people. The blue stripe represents the sky and ocean, the red stripe symbolizes the blood shed for independence, and the green stripe represents the land.
- Pantone colours: Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Black
- Aspect ratio: 3 : 2
- Hanging protocol: The flag of New Caledonia is typically hung horizontally with the red stripe on top, the blue stripe in the middle, and the green stripe at the bottom, with the yellow disc and black symbol centered on the blue stripe.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to misplace the yellow disc and black symbol, or to invert the order of the colored stripes.
