Microsoft Visio Introduction

What you'll learn

This training course has been designed for new users of Microsoft Visio 2010, 2013 or 2016, or for existing users who want a refresher using the latest version. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Become familiar with the Visio interface and create a basic Visio document; Create a route map by using Visio features to work with shapes and text; Modify, format, and arrange shapes to enhance a basic diagram; Create process diagrams; Represent an organization hierarchy as a Visio diagram

Requirements

They should have a competent knowledge in using a PC in the Microsoft Windows environment.

Description

MODULE 1: Introducing Microsoft Visio

Learning outcomes: Familiarizing yourself with the Visio interface, its Ribbon, options and panes.

Topics covered:

The Visio Interface

The Quick Access Toolbar

Customizing the Ribbon

Using Task Panes

MODULE 2: Working with Shapes and Stencils

Learning outcomes: Working with the many stencils and how to add and resize shapes.

Topics covered:

Working with Stencils

Adding and Resizing Shapes

Formatting Shapes

MODULE 3: Controlling Shapes

Learning outcomes: Effectively aligning, grouping ordering and numbering shapes.

Topics covered:

Align and Distribute

Grouping and Ordering Shapes

Shape Numbering

MODULE 4: Working with Text

Learning outcomes: How to add text to shapes and using the text block tool to add and select text for formatting and moving.

Topics covered:

Adding Text to Shapes

The Text Block Tool

Freestanding Text Blocks

MODULE 5: Linking Objects

Learning outcomes: Using connections points, the connector tool and Autoconnect to connect objects effectively.

Topics covered:

Linking Shapes

Connector Tool and Autoconnect

Connection Points Tool

MODULE 6: Flowcharts and Process Diagrams

Learning outcomes: Creating flowcharts and process diagrams and using swim lanes to depict processes crossing over to different departments.

Topics covered:

Basic Flowcharts

Cross-Functional Flowcharts

Work Flow Diagrams

MODULE 7: Finishing your Diagram

Learning outcomes: Adding backgrounds, borders and titles to your diagram and using themes to improve its presentation.

Topics covered:

Backgrounds

Borders and Titles

Themes

MODULE 8: Organization Charts

Learning outcomes: Using Visio to quickly and easily produce and align professional looking Organization Charts.

Topics covered:

Adding Organization Chart Shapes

Chart Layout

Customizing the Chart

Who this course is for:

This course is for people who have an understanding of the basic workflow and the concept of end-to-end flowcharting, and want to use Visio as a means of creating carious types of organizational diagrams and folwcharts.