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A matrix is a rectangular array of elements, arranged in rows and columns, that can be used to show the placement of concepts along two axes. For example, you can use a matrix to illustrate the four possible combinations of two concepts or ingredients. By using a SmartArt graphic in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or Word, you can create a matrix and include it in your spreadsheet, email message, presentation, or document.

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Create a matrix

1. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click SmartArt.

2. In the Choose a SmartArt Graphic gallery, click Matrix, click a matrix layout (such as Basic Matrix), and then click OK.

3. To enter text in your matrix, do one of the following:

Click [Text] in the Text pane, and then type your text.

Copy text from another location or program, click [Text] in the Text pane, and then paste your text.

Note: If the Text pane is not visible, click the control.

Click a box in the SmartArt graphic, and then type your text.

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What else would you like to do?

!Move a box in your matrix

!Choose a different matrix layout

!Change the colors of your matrix

!Apply a SmartArt Style to your matrix

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