Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Sri Lanka"
Select Sri Lanka 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Sri Lanka
Date adopted: 22 May 1972
Designer: Nissanka Wijeyeratne
Symbolism: The lion represents the Sinhalese ethnicity and bravery. The four bo leaves represent Buddhism and its influence on the country. The orange stripe represents the Tamil minority, and the green stripe represents the Muslim minority.
- Pantone colours: Yellow, Orange, Green, Maroon
- Aspect ratio: 1 : 2
- Hanging protocol: The flag is typically hung with the lion holding the sword facing the hoist side (left side), with the orange stripe nearest the hoist and the green stripe next to it, followed by the maroon field with the lion.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is reversing the flag so that the lion faces the fly side (right side), which is incorrect.
