This indicates any operation or adjustment that has to be done manually by the user, as opposed to doing the same activity automatically. Represented by a Trapezoid shape, this depicts a manual operation. This shape depicts manual input, such as entering data into a computer via a keyboard. This shape is used to depict a step that involves preparation, such as setting up your equipment or even a process. To designate the start of flowchart, type words like Start or Begin within this shape. This shape depicts the start or stop point in a process. This can also represent multiple printed documents. This shape is same as Document, but with multiple documents or reports. Typically refers to data stored in memory.Ī Document or a Report is represented by a rectangle with a curved bottom-left area. This shape represents data stored, and is used mainly in computer programming flowcharts. Optionally, you can then hyperlink this shape to the other flowchart. It is typically used to simplify complex flowcharts by moving a large part of the flowchart to another flowchart.
The Predefined Process shape is also known as a Subroutine. This indicates that there is another flowchart available for this predefined process, and you should reference that source for more information. This shape is used for a process that has already been defined elsewhere. Examples include receiving a report, getting an e-mail, getting an order, receiving data in some format, generating a report, sending an e-mail, faxing a message, etc. Sometimes, you may see a third branch emanating with a Maybe or another response.Ī Data shape (typically a Parallelogram) is used to show input or output from a data source. Most of the time, you see two branches emanating from a Decision shape. Often, this shape is used for an automated activity that happens faster than the conventional Process.Ī Decision (typically a Diamond) shape denotes a question or a branch in the flowchart sequence. the sharp corners of the conventional Process shape. Compare the rounded edges of this rectangle vs.
Note that the text within the Process shape almost always includes a verb.Īlternate Process (typically a rounded Rectangle) allows you to specify an alternate process. This shape represents something to be done or an action to be taken. The Process (typically a Rectangle) shape shows a process, task, action, or operation. On this page, we show you a visual representation of each of these flowchart symbols along with their names and a brief description.
The various flowchart symbols available within the Shapes galleries of Microsoft Office applications can represent different concepts.
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