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Basic Flowchart Symbols

1. The basic flowchart symbols are the oval, rectangle, diamond, and arrow. The oval represents the start and end. The rectangle represents steps. The diamond represents decisions. And the arrow represents directional flow. 2. Additional intermediate symbols include documents, data, input/output, and merging/connecting symbols. Document symbols show additional points of reference. Data symbols clarify where data is stored. Input/output symbols show where data comes in and out. Merging/connecting symbols connect flowcharts across multiple pages. 3. Basic and intermediate symbols can be used to create flowcharts that clearly illustrate processes, with ovals and rectangles for steps, diamonds for decisions, and arrows to guide the flow.

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Basic Flowchart Symbols

1. The basic flowchart symbols are the oval, rectangle, diamond, and arrow. The oval represents the start and end. The rectangle represents steps. The diamond represents decisions. And the arrow represents directional flow. 2. Additional intermediate symbols include documents, data, input/output, and merging/connecting symbols. Document symbols show additional points of reference. Data symbols clarify where data is stored. Input/output symbols show where data comes in and out. Merging/connecting symbols connect flowcharts across multiple pages. 3. Basic and intermediate symbols can be used to create flowcharts that clearly illustrate processes, with ovals and rectangles for steps, diamonds for decisions, and arrows to guide the flow.

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4.

The Diamond
Indicate a Decision
4 Basic Flowchart Symbols
1. The Oval
An End or a Beginning

The diamond symbolizes that a decision is required to move


The oval, or terminator, is used to represent the start and end of forward. This could be a binary, this-or-that choice or a more
a process. Use the Gliffy flowchart tool to drag and drop one of complex decision with multiple choices. Make sure that you
these bad boys and you've got yourself the beginning of a capture each possible choice within your diagram.
flowchart. Remember to use the same symbol again to show
that your flowchart is complete. With those four basic symbols, you likely have everything you
need to get started on your own flowchart! Give it a try with
Gliffy or read on for more info on intermediate flowcharting
2. The Rectangle symbols.

A Step in the Flowcharting Process

Intermediate & Advanced

Flowchart Symbols
As you know, flowcharts are made up of a sequence of actions,
data, services, and/or materials. They illustrate where data is
being input and output, where information is being stored, what
The rectangle is your go-to symbol once you've started
decisions need to be made, and which people need to be
flowcharting. It represents any step in the process you’re
diagramming and is the workhorse of the flowchart diagram. Use involved. In addition the basic flowchart conventions, rules, and
symbols, these intermediate flowchart symbols will help you
rectangles to capture process steps like basic tasks or actions in
describe your process with even more detail.
your process.

3. The Arrow Document Symbols

Indicate Directional Flow

Single and
multiple document icons show that there are additional points of
reference involved in your flowchart. You might use these to
indicate items like “create an invoice” or “review testing
The arrow is used to guide the viewer along their flowcharting paperwork.”
path. And while there are many different types of arrow tips to
choose from, we recommend sticking with one or two for your
entire flowchart. This keeps your diagram looking clean, but also
allows you to emphasize certain steps in your process.
Data Symbols

Data symbols clarify where the data your flowchart references is being stored. (You probably won’t use the paper tape symbol, but it
definitely came in handy back in the day.)

Input & Output

Input and output symbols show where and how


data is coming in and out throughout your process.

Merging & Connecting

Agreed-upon merging and connector symbols make it easier


to connect flowcharts that span multiple pages.

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