How to Create a Flowchart Online
A flowchart is a series of geometric symbols, linked by arrows, that show the flow of a process or procedure. Many software programs exist, including Microsoft Excel, that can create flowcharts, but they may cost a lot of money. Online flowchart programs allow you to create and download a flowchart using only your web browser, and some of the flowchart sites offer free trials or even free basic accounts, which makes them a cost-effective alternative to commercial flowchart software.
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Instructions
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Go to an online flowchart creation service such as Gliffy.com (see Resources) in your web browser and sign up for an account. At Gliffy.com, the basic account is free.
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Familiarize yourself with the online interface the service provides. Pop-up help text appears if you run your mouse over the different tools and buttons in the work area. At Gliffy.com, a Document Manager window opens first that allows you to keep your flowcharts organized and share them with other people. Click the "New Document" button to start a new flowchart. The document will be saved in your online account.
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Click and drag the different symbols from the flowchart toolbox to the working area on the web page to create your chart.
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Click the "Save" button in the flowchart toolbar to save your diagram as you're working on it.
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Click the "Export" command (under the File menu in the Gliffy interface) to save your flowchart as a graphic file on your hard drive.
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Click the "Log Out" button to exit your account. Close your web browser window to leave the website.
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Tips & Warnings
Save often as you are working to prevent loss of information should your web browser crash for some reason or you accidentally close the browser window.
Resources
- Photo Credit Catherine Chant
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Comments
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It's very easy & nice process.....Tnx.
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how create a flowchart on using directions..example you are going in school? then to create a flowchart step by step..
