Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Uganda"
Select Uganda 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Uganda
Date adopted: 9 October 1962
Designer: Grace Ibingira
Symbolism: The flag features six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and red, representing the people of Africa, the sun, and African brotherhood. The grey crowned crane in the center symbolizes the country's peaceful nature.
- Pantone colours: Black, Yellow, Red
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Uganda is typically hung horizontally with six equal horizontal bands of black, yellow, and red, starting with black at the top. The central white disc with the grey crowned crane is centered on the flag.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is misplacing the colors or the central emblem, such as reversing the order of the horizontal stripes or misaligning the crowned crane emblem.
