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title: "The “Un-Fabricate” Button"
description: "In the Assette PowerPoint Editor, dynamic [Smart Shells](https://learn.assette.com/docs/smart-shells-overview/) provide powerful, flexible, and refreshable content. However, there are situations where you may want to finalize a slide by converting dynamic items into static content. The **Un-Fabricate** feature allows you to do…"
url: "https://learn.assette.com/docs/the-un-fabricate-button/"
updated: "2025-04-27"
category: Users / Authoring Center / Smart Pages / Assette Editors / PowerPoint Editor / Assette Ribbon
---

# The “Un-Fabricate” Button

In the Assette PowerPoint Editor, dynamic [Smart Shells](https://learn.assette.com/docs/smart-shells-overview/) provide powerful, flexible, and refreshable content. However, there are situations where you may want to finalize a slide by converting dynamic items into static content. The **Un-Fabricate** feature allows you to do exactly that. By un-fabricating a Smart Shell, you create a static version of the content, severing its connection to the Smart Shell Library and ensuring it remains unchanged even when future refreshes occur.

![The "Un-Fabricate" Button 1](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-20-1024x100.png)

To un-fabricate a Smart Shell, first select the fabricated item—whether it is a chart, table, or text element. Then, click the **Un-Fabricate** button located on the Assette ribbon. A confirmation prompt will appear to ensure you intend to proceed. Once confirmed, Assette will duplicate and un-fabricate the selected item, displaying a success message: **"Successfully un-fabricated."** If you change your mind immediately after un-fabricating, you can quickly undo the action by pressing **Ctrl+Z**.

It is important to note that **each dynamic item must be un-fabricated individually**. For example, if a slide contains a dynamic chart and a dynamic table, you must manually select and un-fabricate each one. This design ensures that users maintain granular control over which objects remain dynamic, and which are finalized as static content.

Once an item is un-fabricated, it becomes completely disconnected from the Smart Shell library. Any subsequent [Smart Shell Refresh](https://learn.assette.com/docs/how-to-refresh-smart-shells/) will not affect the static version, giving you full independence and control over your PowerPoint deck’s final appearance.

For more information about working with [Smart Shells](https://learn.assette.com/docs/smart-shells-overview/) and the PowerPoint Editor, visit the [Creating & Editing Smart Pages](https://learn.assette.com/docs/creating-editing-a-smart-pages/).