Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Portugal"
Select Portugal 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Portugal
Date adopted: 30 June 1911
Symbolism: The green represents hope, while the red symbolizes the blood of those who died serving the nation. The coat of arms includes a shield with seven castles and five smaller shields, representing historical victories.
- Pantone colours: Green, Red, White, Yellow
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag is typically hung with the green field on the hoist side (left) and the red field on the fly side (right), with the coat of arms centered over the boundary between the two colors.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is reversing the colors or placing the coat of arms incorrectly, such as centering it on the red field only instead of straddling the green and red sections.
