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A flowchart shows the progression of an entity (product, person, information, etc.) through a process.
A flowchart can depict a formal process in the workplace, or something informal, like how a person decides where to go to dinner.
The degree of detail of a flowchart can vary from an overview to detailed, step-by-step guide about the process.
There are four basic symbols used in a flowchart (though some specific types of flowcharts do use other symbols as well.)
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The basic flowchart symbols are:
- An Oval: This is a terminator. It marks the beginning and end of a process.
- A Circle: Circles are connectors that link one part of a flowchart to another. It is commonly used for subroutines or when a flowchart is too big for one page.
- A Rectangle: A rectangle is a process box and shows the step.
- A Diamond: A diamond is a decision point, and indicates a location where a choice is made, or where a process responds to an observed event.
A flowchart can be hand drawn or done on Microsoft® Excel and Word. Microsoft Visio can produce a much more sophisticated flowchart.
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