Computer Training

Visio Introduction

Course Length: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse.

Course Description

  • During this course you will learn how to create and format shapes, create flow charts, create organization charts, and create a floor plan.

Detailed List of Topics

An Overview of Visio

  • Visio Documents
  • Templates and Documents
  • Elements of the Visio Window
  • Visio Navigation
  • Scrolling and Zooming
  • Using the Pan & Zoom Window
  • Anchor and Autohide

Basic Skills: Creating a Directional Map

  • Using Stencils
  • Dragging Shapes from Stencils
  • Managing Stencils and Finding Shapes
  • Saving Files
  • Drawing Properties
  • Viewing Drawing Properties
  • Manipulating Shapes
  • Resizing Shapes
  • Resizing and Relocating with Precision
  • Rotating Shapes
  • Copying Shapes
  • Connecting Roads
  • Using Connector Roads
  • Changing Road Thickness
  • Adding Text
  • Adding Text to Shapes
  • Rotating Text Separately
  • Editing Text
  • Formatting Shape Text
  • Adding Stand-Alone Text
  • Stacking Order
  • Changing the Stacking Order
  • Stacking Order
  • Completing the Directional Map

Basic Diagram Skills

  • Enhancing Productivity
  • Hiding Connection Points and the Grid
  • Repeat Duplication
  • Manual Numbering with the Number Shapes Macro
  • Manual Numbering with the Number Shapes Macro
  • Managing Shapes
  • Grouping
  • Aligning Shapes
  • Distributing Shapes
  • Applying Styles
  • Changing Line Styles
  • Text and Fill Colors
  • Creating Custom Colors
  • Adding Patterns
  • Adding Drop Shadows
  • Applying Styles
  • Completing the Block Diagram

Flowcharts

  • Connecting Shapes
  • Connecting On Drop
  • Cloning Shapes
  • Point-to-Point Connections
  • Routing Connectors
  • Line-Curve Connectors
  • Using Extra Connectors
  • Page Styles
  • Using Borders and Titles
  • Renaming Shapes
  • Adding and Editing Backgrounds
  • Applying Color Schemes
  • Cross-Functional Flowcharts
  • Cross-Functional Flowchart Setup
  • Cross-Functional Flowcharts
  • Filling Out a Cross-Functional Flowchart

Organization Charts

  • Creating an Organization Chart
  • Adding Subordinate Shapes
  • Adding Multiple Shapes
  • Arranging Subordinates
  • Editing Custom Properties
  • Adding a Custom Property
  • Organization Chart Data Wizard
  • Creating an Organization Chart from Data
  • Navigating a Multi-Page Organization Chart
  • Hiding Subordinates
  • Breaking Down an Organization Chart
  • Navigating Linked Pages
  • Changing Styles
  • Changing Spacing
  • Organization Chart Data Wizard
  • Creating an Organization Chart

Floor Plan

  • Creating an Office Layout
  • Adding Space
  • Adding Walls
  • Drawing Scale
  • Drawing to Scale
  • Adding Doors and Windows
  • Resetting the Ruler Zero Point
  • Drawing Scale
  • Design Your Office

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