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.

A waterfall chart shows a running total as values are added or subtracted. It's useful for understanding how an initial value (for example, net income) is affected by a series of positive …

Note: You can also automatically create a cross-functional flow chart from Excel-based data by using a Data Visualizer diagram. For more information, see Create a Data Visualizer diagram.

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 a SmartArt graphic to create an organization chart in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or Word to show the reporting relationships in an organization, such as department managers and non …

Show or remove connector line jumps As you edit a diagram and add more shapes, you may want to create line jumps when connector lines cross. You can show or remove these line jumps. …

The Six Sigma flowchart shapes are the same as the shapes in the Basic Flowchart template, except they have Shape Data fields that are specific to Six Sigma methodology.