How to Use Microsoft Visio

Instructions

Microsoft Visio is used to make flowcharts and diagrams. It incorporates combinations of connected shapes and lines, which are connected/drag-and-dropped on its ends to other shapes. You can also add text to label these shapes or free-form text labels. 

Here are some great tutorials on how to use Visio, based on the Visio version you are using.

1. 2019 Visio:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=assTdjDzBs0
2. 2016 Visio:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09dKHvu4-4
3. 2013, 2016, 2019 Visio:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9rg8R5AI3w

If you need a copy of Visio, and are a Drexel SCIS student/faculty/staff member, see:

• Azure Dev Tools for Teaching or Education - Visio, Project, and Other Microsoft Downloads
  

IMPORTANT! Using ERD or Entity Relationship Diagrams?

 As of May 12, 2023 (and possibly at the start of 2023 or earlier), the Visio subscription license for students offered by the above does NOT include ERD diagrams.

OTHER opitons for ERD diagramming software or websites are available at the link below.

diagrams.net (draw.io) and Miro.com are great options. Link to Miro.com's free template is below as well.

• Diagrams, Wireframing, Prototyping Tools -- Adobe XD, Balsamic, Miro, More