A flowchart is a visual representation of the sequence of steps and decisions needed to perform a process. Each step in the sequence is noted within a diagram shape. Steps are linked by connecting lines and directional arrows.

SmartDraw's flowchart maker has templates, tools, and symbols to make flowcharts quickly. Easily add flowchart templates to Office and Google apps. This flowchart software has it all.

Flowcharts use special shapes to represent different types of actions or steps in a process. Lines and arrows show the sequence of the steps, and the relationships among them. These are known as flowchart symbols.

Learn how to make a flowchart and add it to Microsoft Word (and other apps) using SmartDraw's automatic drawing tools and flowchart symbols.

Making any type of flowchart is easy and intuitive with SmartDraw. You start by picking a flowchart template. Next, you can add and connect shapes using a pop-up menu of relevant flowchart symbols.

Learn about different types of flowcharts and how they're used. There is a process flowchart, swimlane flowchart, workflow chart, data flow diagram, EPC diagram, SDL diagram, process map, decision flowchart, among others. Flowcharts help you document processes, map program algorithms, plan projects, make decisions, and more.

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When designing and creating a flowchart, bear in mind that the diagram needs to be easy to understand. Here are four tips for good flowchart design. Applying them will allow you to make flowcharts that are easier to read, understand, and use.

SmartDraw makes it easy to add complexity to any flowchart. It's easy to add swimlanes to your flowcharts to help clarify responsibilities and identify gaps or redundancies in your processes. It's also easy to add data to your flowchart shapes so you can identify process owners and costs.

Learn how to make a flowchart in Word using SmartArt or a third-party flowchart tool. We will walk you through all the steps on creating and editing flow charts in Word.