{"id":92958,"date":"2024-07-22T04:48:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T08:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=92958"},"modified":"2025-04-03T06:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:29:29","slug":"how-to-create-a-flowchart-in-microsoft-excel-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-flowchart-in-microsoft-excel-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Flowchart in Microsoft Excel (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel.png\" alt=\"How To Create A Flowchart In Excel\" class=\"wp-image-102570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-To-Create-Flowchart-In-Microsoft-Excel-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One work practice I swear by is using various tools to ensure clear communication, especially for explaining processes. It reduces misunderstanding and improves efficiency and collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I use flowcharts frequently to define processes better. They simplify complex workflows by documenting each step, helping my team stay aligned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, I know creating flowcharts can be difficult, especially when designing them from scratch. You need to figure out the right tool for creating flowcharts, pick shapes, connect them and add relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try Microsoft Excel to create flowcharts, using the pre-built process designs. In this blog post, I will show you how to create a flowchart in Excel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong>&nbsp;I will also tell you how to make engaging flowcharts easily with Venngage\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Flowchart Maker<\/a>&nbsp;by using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/flowchart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#guide\">Step-by-step guide for creating a flowchart in Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#smartart\">Method 1: Using SmartArt (recommended for beginners)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#shapes\">Method 2: Using shapes (more customization)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#flowchart\">How to make a flowchart in Venngage?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#create\">Conclusion: Create engaging flowcharts with Venngage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guide\"><strong>Step-by-step guide for creating a flowchart in Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a flowchart in Microsoft Excel, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Open Excel and create a blank workbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Set up your workspace and insert SmartArt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Add and edit text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 4: Add or remove shapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 5: Format the flowchart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 6: Connect shapes (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 7: Add a title and make final adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 8: Save your flowchart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive deeper with a step-by-step explanation to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a flowchart<\/a> easily with Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smartart\"><strong>Method 1: Using SmartArt (recommended for beginners)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are creating flowcharts in Excel for the first time, you can use SmartArt to create flowcharts quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Microsoft Excel application on your laptop\/desktop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>New.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Blank Workbook&nbsp;<\/strong>to open an Excel sheet and click on&nbsp;<strong>Create.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Blank workbook in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93039\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27-730x488.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image27.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Insert SmartArt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the Excel sheet ready, go to the&nbsp;<strong>Insert<\/strong>&nbsp;tab on the left side of the top menu bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-1024x364.png\" alt=\"Select insert in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93041\" width=\"768\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-1024x364.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-1536x546.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21-730x260.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image21.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see the options to add different shapes, tables, designs and other elements. Click on <strong>SmartArt<\/strong>&nbsp;and then open&nbsp;<strong>Process&nbsp;<\/strong>designs. There are around 50 flowchart designs for different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-1024x628.png\" alt=\"SmartArt flowchart designs\" class=\"wp-image-93042\" width=\"512\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-1536x941.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22-730x447.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image22.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Select a relevant design and click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>. For example, you can pick the first design to explain a simple workflow. For lengthy processes, select designs with multiple shapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have chosen a simple 5-step flowchart design to define the employee onboarding process for the HR team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-1024x521.png\" alt=\"Insert flowchart design in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93043\" width=\"512\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14-730x371.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image14.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Add and edit text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, click on the graphic and a&nbsp;<strong>Text Pane<\/strong>&nbsp;will open on the left side. Replace the default text with the steps you want to add.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-1024x533.png\" alt=\"how to add text in flowchart shapes in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93044\" width=\"512\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-1536x799.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16-730x380.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image16.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I have added:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-1024x635.png\" alt=\"Change text in flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-93045\" width=\"512\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-1536x953.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-730x453.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the&nbsp;<strong>Text Pane&nbsp;<\/strong>doesn\u2019t appear automatically, click on the&nbsp;<strong>SmartArtDesign<\/strong>&nbsp;tab in the menu. You\u2019ll find the&nbsp;<strong>TextPane&nbsp;<\/strong>on the left side in the bottom row.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-1024x650.png\" alt=\"Textpane in SmartArt\" class=\"wp-image-93046\" width=\"512\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-1024x650.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-1536x974.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6-730x463.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image6.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Add or remove shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to add or reduce steps from the process, you can add new shapes or delete the existing ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. To add shapes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the SmartArt graphic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Design<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>Add Shape<\/strong> option to add new shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-1024x649.png\" alt=\"add shapes in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93047\" width=\"512\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-1536x974.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15-730x463.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image15.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. To remove shapes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the shape you want to remove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add or remove shapes directly from the&nbsp;<strong>Text Pane&nbsp;<\/strong>by clicking on the + or&nbsp;<strong>\u30fc&nbsp;<\/strong>options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-1024x651.png\" alt=\"Add or remove shapes from the TextPanel\" class=\"wp-image-93048\" width=\"512\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-1536x976.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5-730x464.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image5.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Format the flowchart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s customize the flowchart to make it better. Select different shapes and colors from the&nbsp;<strong>SmartArt Styles<\/strong>&nbsp;group under the&nbsp;<strong>Design<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Change flowchart colors\" class=\"wp-image-93049\" width=\"512\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-1536x967.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10-730x459.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image10.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also change the color and style of different shapes using the&nbsp;<strong>Format Shape<\/strong>&nbsp;pane on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-1024x641.png\" alt=\"Format flowchart shape and color\" class=\"wp-image-93050\" width=\"512\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-1536x961.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13-730x457.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image13.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to change individual shapes, right-click on the shape you want to change and select the&nbsp;<strong>Change Shape&nbsp;<\/strong>option.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Change flowchart shapes\" class=\"wp-image-93051\" width=\"512\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-1536x858.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12-730x408.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image12.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Connect shapes (if needed)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are adding additional shapes and want to connect them, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using&nbsp;<strong>Insert<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Shapes<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Lines<\/strong>&nbsp;to draw connecting arrows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-1024x562.png\" alt=\"Insert arrows to connect flowchart shapes\" class=\"wp-image-93052\" width=\"512\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-730x401.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Add a title and make final adjustments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can finalize the flowchart by adding the title at the top. For a better look, remove the grid lines by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Going to&nbsp;<strong>Page Layout<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unchecking the&nbsp;<strong>View<\/strong>&nbsp;option under Gridlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Add title to flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-93053\" width=\"512\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-1536x808.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4-730x384.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image4.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Save your flowchart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your flowchart is ready, follow the below steps to save it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Save As Template<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name your template and ensure the File Format is set to Excel Template.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-flowcharts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7+ Types of Flowcharts and How to Choose the Right One<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shapes\"><strong>Method 2: Using shapes (more customization)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartArt offers simple and limited design options for flowcharts. If you want more customization, adding shapes and connecting them manually to create a flowchart will be more suitable. Let\u2019s see how to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to follow the same process as above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Blank Workbook<\/strong>&nbsp;to create a new worksheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Set up your workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you insert shapes, adjust the column width so that shapes can align better. Select the entire worksheet by clicking the triangle at the top left corner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-1024x663.png\" alt=\"Select entire workbook in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93055\" width=\"512\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-1536x995.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7-730x473.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image7.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Right-click and choose&nbsp;<strong>Column Width<\/strong>. Set the width to&nbsp;<strong>2.17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-1024x623.png\" alt=\"Select column width in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93054\" width=\"512\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-1536x935.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1-730x444.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image1.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Insert shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, navigate to the&nbsp;<strong>Insert<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and click on&nbsp;<strong>Shapes.&nbsp;<\/strong>Scroll down to find&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Flowchart Shapes<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-1024x648.png\" alt=\"Select flowchart shapes in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-93057\" width=\"512\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-1536x972.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20-730x462.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image20.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Select the shapes you need for your flowchart. Here\u2019s what you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oval<\/strong>&nbsp;for start\/end points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rectangle<\/strong>&nbsp;for process steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diamond<\/strong>&nbsp;for decision points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Draw and label shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click and drag on the worksheet to draw each shape. Add text to them by double-clicking inside each shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-1024x616.png\" alt=\"Add shapes and label them to create a flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-93058\" width=\"512\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-1536x924.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18-730x439.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image18.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Connect shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have placed the shapes and added the text, add arrows or connectors to explain how the process will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go back to&nbsp;<strong>Insert<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Shapes<\/strong>&nbsp;and select&nbsp;<strong>Arrows<\/strong>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<strong>Lines<\/strong>&nbsp;section. Now, draw arrows to connect your shapes, following the process flow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-1024x619.png\" alt=\"connect shapes in flowchart using arrows\" class=\"wp-image-93059\" width=\"512\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-1024x619.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-1536x928.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11-730x441.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image11.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Format shapes and lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the&nbsp;<strong>Shape Format<\/strong>&nbsp;tab to modify the flow chart and make it look more visually appealing. You can adjust colors, change outlines, and apply different styles for better visual clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-1024x621.png\" alt=\"Format flowchart by adding colors\" class=\"wp-image-93060\" width=\"512\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-1536x932.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9-730x443.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image9.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Add a title and make final adjustments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, give a title to your flowchart by adding text at the top. You can also remove the lines to make the flowchart look simple and clear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to&nbsp;<strong>Page Layout<\/strong>&nbsp;and uncheck the&nbsp;<strong>View<\/strong>&nbsp;option under Gridlines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-1024x624.png\" alt=\"Finalize flowchart by adding title\" class=\"wp-image-93061\" width=\"512\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-1536x936.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26-730x445.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image26.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Save your work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the same process as explained above in the SmartArt section to save your design. Just click on&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;near the Home button in Excel and click on&nbsp;<strong>Save As<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if the title is correct and save your worksheet in .xlsx format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read more: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-in-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Make a Flowchart in Microsoft Word in 2024<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flowchart\"><strong>How to make a flowchart in Venngage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Excel offers multiple flowchart designs, the entire process of manually changing shapes, adding colors and fixing layout takes too much time and effort. Also, there are limited design options, leaving little room for creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you can easily create engaging flowcharts with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage\u2019s Online Flowchart Maker<\/a>. Explore hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates for business use<\/a> and customize them easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply Brand Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage helps you create complex flowcharts within minutes by adding icons, illustrations, text and colors. In fact, you can also customize the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates<\/a> as per your brand\u2019s design guidelines. Just click the Brand Kit icon and select the color palette and relevant font style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-1024x539.png\" alt=\"Apply BrandKit in Venngage\" class=\"wp-image-93062\" width=\"512\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-1536x809.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17-730x385.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image17.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Change shapes in one click<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To modify any step in the flowchart, select the particular shape and go to the&nbsp;<strong>shapes icon&nbsp;<\/strong>on the top left side. 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