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How to make a flowchart in Word | Productivity

Word allows you to easily create flowcharts and infographics to compose documents on your computer. The SmartArt function offers a wide array of layout options for organizing information in a flow. Just choose the desired ready-made model, fill in the information and adjust the look. The feature proves to be useful especially on PCs that do not have an advanced editor installed, since it can perform the task without leaving text editing. See below how to use the tool in the Microsoft program.

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Step 1. Access the Insert menu and select the SmartArt option to access the shape panel. Click on the Processes section to see flowchart templates;

Choose a SmartArt from the Processes menu Photo: Reproduo / Paulo AlvesChoose a SmartArt from the Processes menu Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Choose a SmartArt from the Processes menu Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 2. When selecting a template, Word automatically inserts the shape into the document and allows direct editing. Click on each item in the box to edit the content. The flowchart format will automatically adapt to the size of the text entered;

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Fill in the content in the text box Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 3. Use the Word Design menu to change the look of the flowchart. In the Change colors option, it is possible to change the palette by pre-defined color alternatives;

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Change the colors of the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 4. In the panel on the side, expand the list to get other visuals for your flowchart. Options include different types of effects, including 3D version;

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Add effects to the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 5. You can also modify details manually. To do this, click on the flowchart with the right mouse button and select Format shape;

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Manually adjust the flowchart properties Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 6. In the right panel, explore the background and line fill options;

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Adjust background and flowchart line Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 7. Then, access the shape options to adjust shadow, reflection, brightness and other attributes of the outlines of your flowchart;

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Format the visual of the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Step 8. Finally, access the text box settings to change alignment, direction and other aspects of the flowchart content. Changes are always applied in real time directly to the document.

Edit the appearance of the text that integrates the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo AlvesEdit the appearance of the text that integrates the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves

Edit the appearance of the text that integrates the flowchart Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves