Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Qatar"
Select Qatar 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Qatar
Date adopted: 9 July 1971
Symbolism: The maroon color represents the bloodshed in the Qatari wars, particularly in the second half of the 19th century. The nine-point serrated line signifies Qatar as the ninth member of the 'reconciled emirates' in the Persian Gulf at the conclusion of the Qatari-British treaty in 1916.
- Pantone colours: Pantone 1955 C, White
- Aspect ratio: 11 : 28
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Qatar is typically hung with the maroon field on the hoist side (left) and the white serrated band on the fly side (right). The serrated edge should point towards the fly end.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the flag of Qatar with the flag of Bahrain, which has a similar design but with a red color and fewer white points on the serrated edge.
