Visio Introduction

Overview From the earliest eras of human existence, visual images have been used to represent knowledge, data, and information.

1 DayLive Online & In-CenterInstructor-led since 1983Course Code: WVS119

Course overview

From the earliest eras of human existence, visual images have been used to represent knowledge, data, and information. Beginning with the Paleolithic cave paintings and continuing to today’s most complex computer networks, these images leverage the ability of the human brain to rapidly perceive patterns and trends from visual representations. _ In today’s workplace, visual diagrams are an essential part of communication, from road maps to sales flows to process charts. Microsoft® Visio® provides you with an intuitive, customizable tool to easily create a professional-looking visual product by using its extensive gallery of shapes. By following the exercises in this course, you will create visually engaging diagrams, maps, and drawings, using graphical elements to make information easier to comprehend.

What you’ll learn

In this course, you will design, modify, and manage basic diagrams. You will:
Identify the basic elements of Visio and their use.
Create a workflow diagram.
Build organization charts.
Design a floor plan.
Build a cross-functional flowchart.
Design a network diagram.
Style a diagram.

Who this is for

This course is designed for persons who are new to Visio and who will be using Visio to create basic workflows and perform end-to-end flowcharting.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success, you will need to be familiar with using personal computers, including a mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and proficient in using Windows to access programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders. *** NOTE: This class also available in our On-Demand, eLearning Format *** Unable to take time off to attend this class? Learn at your own pace and in your own time with Visio Introduction On-Demand. For details, click on the link below: Visio On-Demand: Visio Introduction

Course outline

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Visio Topic A: Perform Basic Tasks in the Visio Environment Topic B: Work with Visio Global Options in the Backstage View Topic C: Save a File Topic D: Work with Visio for the Web Lesson 2: Working with Workflow Diagram Tools Topic A: Use Drawing Components Topic B: Modify a Drawing Topic C: Insert Callouts and Groups Lesson 3: Building Organization Charts Topic A: Create an Organization Chart Manually Topic B: Create Organization Charts by Using Starter Diagrams and the Organization Chart Wizard Topic C: Modify an Organization Chart Lesson 4: Designing a Floor Plan Topic A: Make a Basic Floor Plan Topic B: Model a Room Layout Lesson 5: Building a Cross-Functional Flowchart Topic A: Create a Cross-Functional Flowchart Topic B: Format a Cross-Functional Flowchart Lesson 6: Designing a Network Diagram Topic A: Create Network Diagrams Topic B: Use Shape Data Topic C: Use Layers Lesson 7: Styling a Diagram Topic A: Modify Shape and Connector Styles Topic B: Apply Themes and Variants Topic C: Use Containers

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