{"id":17263,"date":"2024-06-25T06:09:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T06:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/?p=17263"},"modified":"2025-07-03T11:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:57:34","slug":"how-to-create-flowcharts-in-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/how-to-create-flowcharts-in-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with Flowcharts in PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Flowcharts are a great way to visualize processes, decision points, and workflows. In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at how you can get started with and create flowcharts in PowerPoint. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/powerpoint-addin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-1024x190.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-1024x190.png 1024w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-200x37.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-400x74.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-600x111.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1-800x148.png 800w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowchart-banner-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Create a Flowchart in PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily create a flowchart in PowerPoint by simply following along the steps mentioned in this video. Check out SlideBazaar&#8217;s YouTube channel for more videos like this as well. Here you go:<\/p>\n\n\n\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 a Flowchart in PowerPoint - Easy Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UIieDUTGQ_8?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><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to create a flowchart in PowerPoint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let&#8217;s move on to the rest of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 \u2013 Prepare your slide.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to add grids, guides, and gridlines to your slide. This ensures that each element of the flowchart you create is aligned right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To turn on guides and gridlines, go to the View tab, and check the Gridlines and Guides checkboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Checkbox to apply guides and gridlines in your slide in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22.png 717w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22-200x68.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22-400x136.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-22-600x204.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also right-click the slide and expand the Grid and Guides section to add guides and gridlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, right-click the slide, and click on Grid and Guides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-23.png\" alt=\"A menu in PowerPoint showing the Grid and Guides option.\" class=\"wp-image-17270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-23.png 294w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-23-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-23-200x252.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the dialog box that appears, select the &#8220;<strong>Snap objects to grid<\/strong>&#8221; checkbox.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-24.png\" alt=\"A menu that lets you turn on the Snap objects to grid feature in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-24.png 337w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-24-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-24-200x187.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that your slide is ready for you to start creating your flowchart, let\u2019s start building one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2 \u2013 Create your flowchart.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by creating the shapes needed for your flowchart. You can find them by going to Insert in the ribbon and clicking on Shapes. In the drop-down menu, you will find a section titled Flowchart. You will find all the shapes you need here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-25.png\" alt=\"The drop-down menu for shapes in PowerPoint.\" class=\"wp-image-17272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-25.png 307w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-25-157x300.png 157w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-25-200x383.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hover your mouse over each shape to know what they\u2019re called and what they\u2019re meant for. Start by clicking on the terminator shape. You can then either click on the slide to quickly create a terminator, or draw one while holding the Shift key on your keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Creating a flowchart in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-400x227.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-600x340.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-26-800x454.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can then select the shape, and press CTRL + D to duplicate it and place it at the end of your flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you can either insert a Decision shape, or simply duplicate the terminator, select it, go to Shape Format, click on Edit Shape &gt; Change Shape, and select Decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Adding element to flowchart in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-27-800x451.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Duplicate the shapes, arrange them, and then change them to Process as shown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Adding more elements to the flowchart in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-768x241.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-200x63.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-400x126.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-600x188.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-28-800x251.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re every unsure about their alignment or distribution, just select the shapes, go to Shape Format in the ribbon, and click on Align. In the drop-down menu, click on Distribute Vertically, or any other option you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, add one more element to your flowchart, by either going to Insert &gt; Shapes, or by duplicating an existing shape, selecting it, and going to Shape Format &gt; Edit Shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29.png\" alt=\"All the elements of the flowchart.\" class=\"wp-image-17276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-400x227.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-600x340.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-29-800x454.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To add arrows, simply go to Insert &gt; Shapes and select Line Arrow, or Elbow Arrow if the arrows need to be bent in your flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what that would look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30.png\" alt=\"Adding lines to the flowchart in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-400x176.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-600x264.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-30-800x352.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can right-click the line and click on Format Shape to customize how the line appears. Try increasing the Width of the line arrow to make it more visible. Next, add some elbow arrows to connect the next couple of elements, and set the same width for them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31.png\" alt=\"The finished flowchart in PowerPoint\" class=\"wp-image-17278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-31-800x451.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can turn off the gridlines at this point by going to the View tab again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to customize the elements, by changing the outline colors, adding shadows, etc. You can also add text to your flowchart by going to Insert &gt; Text Box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32.png\" alt=\"A flowchart in PowerPoint with lines connecting each element.\" class=\"wp-image-17279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32.png 940w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-200x114.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-400x227.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-600x341.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-32-800x454.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding Flowchart Shapes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re brand new to the world of flowcharts, here&#8217;s a tiny guide on what the individual shapes mean in a flowchart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rectangle<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Process<\/strong>: Represents process steps or processing function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diamond<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Decision<\/strong>: Indicates decision points between two or more paths in a flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oval<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Terminator<\/strong>: Marks start and end points of a process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parallelogram &#8211; Data or Input\/Output: <\/strong>Represents data in a flowchart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a fan of creating a flowchart from scratch in PowerPoint, you can also try these alternative methods. Check out SlideBazaar&#8217;s templates to find a flowchart template that you can easily edit. Or you can even check out the free PowerPoint add-in for PowerPoint to insert flowcharts directly into your presentations with just a click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-200x106.png 200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-400x212.png 400w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-800x425.png 800w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33-1200x637.png 1200w, https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-33.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The add-in is sure to save you a ton of time, so be sure to check it out <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slidebazaar.com\/powerpoint-addin\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you&#8217;ve learned the basics of creating flowcharts in PowerPoint. Remember to explore the formatting options to create a professional and visually appealing flowchart that perfectly complements your content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowcharts are a great way to visualize processes, decision points, and workflows. In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at how you can get started with and create flowcharts in PowerPoint. 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