A flow chart shows sequential steps in a task or process. There are many different SmartArt layouts that you can use to illustrate the steps in a process, including layouts that can contain …

Select a flowchart shape and drag it onto the drawing page. Point to the shape, and point to the arrow that indicates the direction of the next shape you want to add.

A flow chart shows sequential steps in a task or process. There are many different SmartArt layouts that you can use to illustrate the steps in a process, including layouts that can contain …

Training: Watch this video to learn how to use connectors to show the relationships between shapes in flowcharts, organization charts, and other diagrams

Swimlanes are shapes that you can drag onto your drawing and place in any order in your flowchart. Drag to move them or change their size, and drag process step shapes into them to …

On the new drawing page, continue your flowchart by adding more flowchart shapes. To move between pages of the flowchart, press Ctrl and click the shape on either page.

Use cross-functional flowcharts to show the relationship between a business process and the functional units (such as departments) responsible for that process.

Important: In Word and Outlook, connection points work only when the lines and the objects they are connecting are placed on a drawing canvas. To insert a drawing canvas, click the Insert …

Learn how to create a hierarchy to show hierarchical relationships in Microsoft Office. Apply SmartArt hierarchy, animate, and change the styles.

Use the Basic Flowchart template, and drag and connect shapes to help document your sequence of steps, decisions and outcomes. For complete information on flowcharts and the shapes …