How to Use MS Visio

MS Office Visio Screenshot

Microsoft Office Visio is a software package used to create diagrams such as business process flowcharts, workflow diagrams, building site diagrams, database models, network maps, UML diagrams and state diagrams. Visio is considered a part of the Microsoft Office suite of products, but it is not bundled with any of the Microsoft Office packages. Visio comes in Professional and Standard editions.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office Visio

Instructions

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   From the left-hand side of the screen in Visio, click on the name of the template you wish to use. For example, "Flowchart" or "Maps and Floorplans".

2. 

   Select a template from the list of featured templates. Click on the radio button corresponding to the measurement units you wish to use (US units or Metric), and click on the "Create" button.

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   Click on the categories on the left-hand side of the screen to display options in a category. For example, "shapes," "arrow shapes" and "backgrounds." Click on the object you wish to add, and drag it to the workspace. Alternatively, items can be added by using the "Insert" menu item.

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   Use the "Format" menu item to add options such as text, fill, corner rounding and shading.

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   For more detailed information about using Visio, tutorials are included in the program. To access, click on "Help," "Microsoft Office Visio Help," "Visio Demos" or "Training" and click on the topic you wish to learn about.

References

• Microsoft Office Training Resources
• Microsoft Office Visio Product Overview