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 …

Create a polished flowchart from an associated Excel workbook. Add, edit, or delete rows in Excel, and then refresh the diagram from Visio.

Create stunning, high-quality flowcharts with the Visio Data Visualizer add-in for Excel. With an Office 365 subscription and the latest version of Office, you can start with a sample data table …

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.

You can use the Create Diagram from Data wizard to create a detailed, polished Visio flowchart from an Excel workbook. Follow the steps in the wizard and use this help information if you …

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

Create a waterfall chart Select your data. Select Insert > Insert Waterfall ... > Waterfall. You can also use the All Charts tab in Recommended Charts to create a waterfall chart.

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 …

See also Insert or remove horizontal lines Draw or edit a freeform shape Change the color, style, or weight of a line Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects Remove the underline …

Insert a process flow chart in your presentation by using PowerPoint for the web.