Eight-Stage Zigzag Arrow Diagram Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Leverage this eight-stage zigzag arrow diagram to map sequential processes, project milestones, or strategic workflows with striking visual clarity. The slide features eight interlocking arrow segments arranged in a horizontal zigzag pattern, alternating direction to guide the viewer’s eye across the slide. Each arrow is color-coded with high-contrast hues and accompanied by a matching icon placeholder, enabling you to represent distinct phases, tasks, or metrics with ease. Crisp typography, flat iconography, and a neutral background ensure your content remains the focal point, while the alternating layout balances visual interest and readability.

Fully editable in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, this template uses vector-based shapes and master layouts for seamless customization. Update arrow colors, swap icons from the integrated library, and adjust text placeholders in seconds to align with your brand identity. Resize arrows without loss of resolution and reorder segments to suit any eight-step framework. Grouped and named elements facilitate rapid edits, while built-in transitions and custom animations let you reveal each phase in sequence for maximum impact.

This diagram supports advanced storytelling techniques: annotate key milestones with callouts, highlight critical paths with contrasting shades, or overlay data markers to emphasize performance metrics. Use connector lines to depict parallel workflows or dependencies, and adjust shape opacity to visualize prioritization. Whether for executive briefings, project kickoffs, or team workshops, this arrow diagram enhances audience engagement and accelerates comprehension. Effortlessly replicate slides across decks to maintain consistent styling, and leverage collaborative editing features in Google Slides for real-time updates. Empower your presentations with a dynamic, eight-phase visual that combines modular flexibility with professional polish.

Who is it for

Project managers, process teams, and business consultants will benefit from this diagram when illustrating multi-step workflows, roadmap stages, or iterative frameworks. Marketing leaders, educators, and operational analysts can also use it to guide audiences through complex sequences with ease.

Other Uses

Beyond process mapping, repurpose this layout for eight-phase product launch plans, training modules, risk assessment cycles, or customer journey maps. Swap icons and labels to fit any scenario requiring a clear, sequential visual framework.