{"id":58300,"date":"2023-06-28T00:30:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T04:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=58300"},"modified":"2025-04-29T04:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T08:48:55","slug":"venn-diagram-googledocs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram-googledocs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Venn Diagram in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Create Venn Diagram For FREE [2024 Special]\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wNGDEAo1I3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venn diagrams are used to visually organize and compare information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a Venn diagram, similarities and differences between concepts are singled out in order to portray how they are connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly used in problem-solving, comparative analysis, and understanding basic concepts, learning how to create a Venn diagram can help you simplify and bring clarity to complex ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll show you how to make a Venn diagram in Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll also examine how you can create better Venn diagrams with Venngage\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/venn-diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn Diagram Maker<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t want to start from a blank canvas, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram templates<\/a> instead to create beautiful diagrams without any design skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register?category=diagrams&#038;subcategory=venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>A little heads-up<\/em>. <em>Some of our Venn diagram templates are free to use and some require a small monthly fee.&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Sign-up<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;is always free, as is access to Venngage\u2019s online drag-and-drop editor.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">4 steps to create a Venn diagram in Google Docs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#google\">Disadvantages of using Google Docs to create a Venn diagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#make-venn-diagram\">How to make a Venn diagram with Venngage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQs\">FAQs about Venn diagrams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">4 steps to create a Venn diagram in Google Docs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram<\/a>&nbsp;in Google Docs is fairly easy and can be summarized into four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#step-1\">Insert a drawing using Google Drawings <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-2\">Create your Venn diagram shapes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-3\">Label the sections of your Venn diagram <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-4\">Format the diagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1\"><strong>Step 1: Insert a drawing using Google Drawings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Insert tab in Google Docs, choose \u2018Drawing\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pop-up window will open containing a blank canvas and the tools you need to draw your Venn diagram or other <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-diagrams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of diagrams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58301\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Google-Document-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2\"><strong>Step 2: Create your Venn diagram shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, select the &#8216;Shape&#8217; tool, choose &#8216;Shapes&#8217;, and pick an oval or circle to draw two overlapping shapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the shapes have enough space inside them to put all the necessary information. The shapes should not be filled and should have a distinct outline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There should now be three sections in your Venn diagram, including where the shapes intersect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>For more information on Venn diagram terminology, read this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram symbols.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58302\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-circles-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Add more shapes as needed if you&#8217;re comparing more than two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3\"><strong>Step 3: Label the sections of your Venn diagram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, at the top of each circle, insert the desired names of concepts or topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They should be outside the circles for clarity and distinction.  Use the &#8216;Text Box&#8217; tool to add them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the middle where two circles overlap, write the characteristics the concepts have in common. Then, on the opposite sections, input all the features that are unique to each concept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Venn diagram should now look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58303\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dig deeper and think of advantages and disadvantages, benefits and limitations, and other factors to help you come up with a logical conclusion about the concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4\"><strong>Step 4: Format the diagram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, add design elements like colors and fonts to finish your diagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you distinguish each section and concept better. Use the &#8216;Fill Color&#8217; tool and play around with the transparency to create a distinct color for each section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done, click &#8216;Save&#8217; and &#8216;Close&#8217;. Your Venn diagram will now be on your Google Doc:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58305\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/diagram-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make a Venn diagram in Google Slides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Google Workspace or formerly Google Apps, creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram-in-google-slides\/\">Venn diagram in Google Slides<\/a> involves the same steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a new Google Presentation file, delete the text boxes so you&#8217;re left with just a blank slide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then from the &#8216;Insert&#8217; tab, choose &#8216;Shapes&#8217; and select an oval or circle shape. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58306\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-in-Google-Slides-1-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, insert text boxes and fill in each section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit the shape and font colors to complete your Venn diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58307\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-diagram-1-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Want to learn other ways to create Venn diagrams? Check out these posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Make A Venn Diagram In Microsoft Word<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram-powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Venn Diagram in PowerPoint?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google\">Disadvantages of using Google Docs to create a Venn diagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Google Docs is free and easy to use, it\u2019s not a design tool. This means there are only limited things you can do to enhance the design of your Venn diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you have to manually build your Venn diagram using basic shapes because Google Docs doesn\u2019t offer <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram templates<\/a> to speed up the creation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, with Google Docs, you can only save your work as a PDF, text, or Word document, which is not ideal if you need to present your Venn diagram to teammates or audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it takes more time and effort to make a Venn diagram in Google Docs, it is not a recommended tool for creating Venn diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-venn-diagram\">How to make a Venn diagram with Venngage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Google Docs, Venngage\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/venn-diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn Diagram Maker<\/a>&nbsp;is an online graphic design tool specifically made for creating Venn diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker.png\" alt=\"venn diagram google docs\" class=\"wp-image-58309\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker.png 1067w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Venn-Diagram-Maker-730x410.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To make a Venn diagram in Venngage, follow these five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sign up<\/a> to create an account <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram template<\/a> from Venngage\u2019s templates library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the labels in each section with information about the topics or concepts you want to organize and compare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize the colors, fonts, icons, and other elements to make the design unique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade to a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business<\/a> account to download your Venn diagram and get access to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a> or share your newly created Venn diagram for free<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s one example of a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram template<\/a> you can customize with Venngage:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/5-circle-venn-diagram-b033b6aa-355b-4f29-af7a-c539ab29b40f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram.png\" alt=\"5 Circle Venn Diagram\" class=\"wp-image-58310\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Circle-Venn-Diagram-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/5-circle-venn-diagram-b033b6aa-355b-4f29-af7a-c539ab29b40f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS DIAGRAM<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>It already includes icons and a color scheme, so you can also use the template to simply analyze different marketing concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of Venngage\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/venn-diagram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn Diagram Maker<\/a>&nbsp;is the user-friendly drag-and-drop editor that lets you easily add and edit elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another example of a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram template<\/a> Venngage lets you customize with the smart editor:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/federal-system-venn-diagram-2a3904c3-1737-4fdd-bbe8-dfda05f0d221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template.png\" alt=\"Government Venn Diagram Template\" class=\"wp-image-58311\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template.png 3300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-2048x1583.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Government-Venn-Diagram-Template-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/federal-system-venn-diagram-2a3904c3-1737-4fdd-bbe8-dfda05f0d221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS DIAGRAM<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can change the colors, shapes, labels, and even choose new fonts, icons, and backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage also has a business feature called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>&nbsp;that lets you add your company&#8217;s logo, color palette, and fonts to your design with a single click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can make this <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/venn-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagram template<\/a> reflect your brand by uploading your logo, associated fonts, and colors:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/triple-venn-diagram-f77d0490-551a-4b6a-acc3-480add231d41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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