Microsoft Visio Introduction

Learn to understand MS Visio and how to perform some of the more common graphics its used for.

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.