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    This document discusses basic flowchart symbols used to visually represent processes and systems. It defines a flowchart as a diagram that breaks down procedures into small visual steps connected by lines and symbols. The most common symbols are: the oval for beginnings and endings; the rectangle for individual steps; arrows to guide the flow; diamonds for decision points; and parallelograms for input/output. Understanding these basic symbols allows one to communicate complex ideas visually through flowcharts.

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    This document discusses basic flowchart symbols used to visually represent processes and systems. It defines a flowchart as a diagram that breaks down procedures into small visual steps connected by lines and symbols. The most common symbols are: the oval for beginnings and endings; the rectangle for individual steps; arrows to guide the flow; diamonds for decision points; and parallelograms for input/output. Understanding these basic symbols allows one to communicate complex ideas visually through flowcharts.

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    This document discusses basic flowchart symbols used to visually represent processes and systems. It defines a flowchart as a diagram that breaks down procedures into small visual steps connected by lines and symbols. The most common symbols are: the oval for beginnings and endings; the rectangle for individual steps; arrows to guide the flow; diamonds for decision points; and parallelograms for input/output. Understanding these basic symbols allows one to communicate complex ideas visually through flowcharts.

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    How To Flowchart, Basic Symbols (Part 1 Of 3)

    By Liza Mock on Feb 10, 2015 in Gliffy Diagram Tips & Tricks

    What Is a Flowchart?
    The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines flowchart as “a diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure or system especially
    using connecting lines and a set of conventional symbols.”

    What does this mean and why should I care, you ask? Good question. What it means is that a flowchart can be used to break big ideas into
    small, bite-sized pieces that are expressed visually. You should care because knowing how to flowchart is like having access to a Universal
    language which makes it possible to communicate all sorts of things with all sorts of people, and that’s pretty cool.

    Basic Flowchart Symbols


    First things first, in order to create a good flowchart you must first familiarize yourself with the most commonly used flowchart symbols.

    1. The Oval

    An End or a Beginning

    Oval
    The oval is used to represent the start and end of a process. Use the Gliffy flowchart tool to drag and drop one of these bad boys and you’ve got
    yourself the beginnings of a flowchart. Use the same symbol again to show that your flowchart is complete.

    2. The Rectangle

    A Step in the Flowcharting Process

    Rectangle
    The rectangle is your go-to symbol. It represents any step in the process you’re depicting and is the workhorse of the flowchart diagram. Give it
    a lump of sugar and it will love you forever.

    3. The Arrow

    Directional Flow

    Arrow
    The arrow is used to guide the viewer along their flowcharting path. And while there are many different types of arrow tips to choose from, we
    recommend sticking with one for your entire flowchart. It’s less confusing and generally more aesthetically pleasing.

    4. The Diamond
    Call for a Decision

    Diamond
    The diamond symbolizes that a decision needs to be made. If there are only two choices, you can draw arrows directly from the diamond to the
    next step (example on the left). If there are more than two choices, you can draw them neatly by copying the example on the right.

    5. The parallelogram (This was added by Mr. P)

    This is used for INPUT and OUTPUT (assigning values to variables)

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