Microsoft Visio: create flowchart - Here's how

You can use a flowchart to clearly illustrate processes in a process. This practical tip shows you how to create a flowchart with Microsoft Visio.

Create a flowchart with Microsoft Visio

To create a flowchart with Visio, you need to do the following:

1. Start Visio and click on the "Categories" tab.
2. Then select the item "Flow diagram" and then "Standard flow diagram".
3. Finally click on "Create".

Tips for a flowchart with Microsoft Visio

When creating flowcharts with Microsoft Visio, keep the following things in mind.

• Each flowchart always has exactly one "start" and one "end".
• A flowchart should always flow from top to bottom if possible.
• Processes are always drawn with a rectangle and decisions with a diamond.
• Decisions should have at least two exits.
• You can simply drag the individual shapes from the left onto your drawing page.