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How To Make A Flowchart in PowerPoint
A flowchart is meant to display a task or process in a sequence. Such charts are often required for
making business diagrams, models showing production processes and tasks. There are various
methods by which you can create flow charts in PowerPoint, including with the help of SmartArt
Graphics, shapes and readymade templates.
How To Create Flowcharts With SmartArt in PowerPoint
The best method to create flowcharts on your own is with the help of SmartArt Graphics in
PowerPoint. This method is even recommended by Microsoft in its Office.com support section.
Below is a complete guide which shows how to create a flow chart using SmartArt.
Select ASmartArt Graphic
In the first step, go to Insert->SmartArt and select a graphic for making your flow chart. There are
various graphics that you can use for this purpose, however, the best SmartArt graphics include the
ones in the Lists, Process, Cycle, Hierarchy and Relationship sections.

2. Add Process Layout Information
In the next step, fill the boxes to create a sequential process layout. When making a flowchart make
sure that the shapes you use are appropriately placed.
Add Shapes To The Flowchart

3. You can add additional shapes to the flowchart from the Add Shape menu in SmartArt Tools. This
can allow you to add additional shapes to your flowchart.
Change Shape Type To Reflect The Right Symbol
As mentioned earlier, different shapes in a flowchart represent different meanings, therefore; it is
important to use the right shape for each section of the flowchart. You can format the flowchart
shapes by right-clicking on a shape and going to Change Shape. As you can see from the
screenshot below, you can select specific flowchart shapes from this menu. If you are not sure about
which shape to apply; hover your mouse over a shape for its name to appear.
Note: Each shape in a flow chart holds a special meaning, make sure you use the right shapes to
show the process in sequence. To see the meaning of different shapes in a flowchart check out our
post: Meaning Of Different Flowchart Symbols.

4. Format Your Flowchart Design
You can tweak your flowchart to give it an appropriate design via SmartArt Styles. Furthermore,
you can change the colors for your SmartArt Flowchart from Change Colors menu (in SmartArt
Tools). Similarly, you can pick a background color for your slide from the Design tab in PowerPoint.

5. Sample Flowchart Made With SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint
The below image shows a sample Flowchart made with SmartArt Graphics in PowerPoint.

6. How To Create Flowcharts With Shapes in PowerPoint
You can also make flowcharts using shapes. To add shapes to PowerPoint go to insert-> Shapes.

7. After selecting the required shape drag your mouse over the slide to generate the selected shape.

8. To format an individual shape, select the shape and go to Quick Styles or make use of the plethora
of options that will appear from the Ribbon Menu in Drawing Tools.
The below screenshot shows a sample flowchart created with shapes in PowerPoint.

9. Flowchart PowerPoint Templates
If you find it too laborious to create flowcharts using shapes or SmartArt, then you can opt for
Flowchart PowerPoint Templates. Below are a few customizable PowerPoint templates that you can
use for making flowcharts.
Process Flow Diagram Template For PowerPoint
This is an excellent premium diagram template for PowerPoint which provides an editable process
flow chart that can be used for making a flowchart in no time. This template comes with a number of
sample slides that offer a variety of sample flowcharts that can be customized to suit your needs.
Go to Download Process Flow Diagram Template For PowerPoint

10. Free Process Flow Diagram Template for PowerPoint
This is another fine flowchart diagram template with different sample slides that provide sample
flowcharts. This template even comes with a standalone slide with given clipart to help you
copy/paste shapes across various slides for conveniently making flowcharts.
Go to Download Free Process Flow Diagram Template for PowerPoint

11. Free Simple Process Chart PowerPoint Template
This is another free flowchart template that can be used for making conventional and business
flowcharts. While the sample slides in this template appear less like a typical flowchart, however you
can move around the shape and arrows to easily construct a decent flowchart with some nice
graphics.
Go to Download Free Simple Process Chart PowerPoint Template

12. Other than PowerPoint you can also draw flowcharts with the help of various third-party tools. For
more details, see our post about Best Paid And Free Flow Chart Makers or you can download
chart and diagrams for PowerPoint presentations.
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