Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "North Macedonia"
Select North Macedonia 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 North Macedonia
Date adopted: 5 October 1995
Designer: Miroslav Grčev
Symbolism: The flag features a stylized yellow sun with eight broadening rays extending to the edges of the red field. It symbolizes the 'new sun of Liberty' referred to in the national anthem of North Macedonia.
- Pantone colours: Red, Yellow
- Aspect ratio: 1 : 2
- Hanging protocol: The flag is typically hung with the red field as the background and the yellow sun with eight broadening rays centered, ensuring the rays extend outward evenly.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is misrepresenting the sun's rays by either reducing their number or altering their shape, which can lead to confusion with other flags or incorrect symbolism.
