Microsoft Visio Introduction

Business Benefit

The ability to generate flowcharts, room layouts, and business plans within a tool like Microsoft Visio contributes to improved communication, streamlined operations, better decision-making, and a competitive advantage for businesses across various industries.

Who Should Attend

The Visio Introduction training course is designed for a diverse audience, ranging from those entirely new to the software to professionals seeking to enhance their diagramming skills for various purposes in their work or academic settings.

Learning Outcomes

• Create Accurate Drawings: Participants will have the skills to create precise and visually appealing drawings or diagrams using Visio’s tools and features.
• Manipulate Objects: Attendees will learn how to manipulate and arrange objects within their drawings, allowing for effective organisation and presentation.
• Add Text and Work with Shapes: Participants will be able to add text to their drawings, customise fonts, and work with various shapes and connectors to create clear and informative visuals.
• Create Master Shapes and Multiple Page Drawings: Attendees will understand how to create master shapes for reuse and effectively manage multiple pages within a single drawing when needed for complex projects.
• Manage Page Setup: Participants will gain the skills to control page layout, size, and orientation, ensuring that their drawings are properly formatted for printing or presentation.
• Print Drawings: Attendees will learn how to configure printing options and settings within Visio to produce hard copies of their drawings with the desired appearance and quality.

Course Content

• The Screen Layout: Introduction to the Visio user interface, including toolbars, menus, and navigation.
• Object Manipulation: Techniques for manipulating and arranging objects within a Visio drawing.
• Adding Text to a Drawing: How to add and format text within Visio diagrams and drawings.
• Saving & Opening Files: Basic file management, including saving and opening Visio files.
• Smart Shapes: Working with smart shapes and dynamic objects in Visio.
• Grouping Shapes: Techniques for grouping and managing multiple shapes for better organization.
• Formatting: Customising the appearance of shapes, lines, and text using formatting tools.
• Creating & Drawing Shapes: Creating custom shapes and using drawing tools to enhance diagrams.
• Creating Master Shapes: Understanding how to create master shapes for reuse in Visio drawings.
• Multiple Page Drawings: Managing and navigating multiple pages within a single Visio drawing.
• Layers & Backgrounds: Utilising layers and backgrounds for more advanced diagram organisation and customisation.
• Page Setup: Configuring page layout, size, and orientation for optimal printing or presentation.
• Printing Drawings in Visio: How to set up and print Visio drawings with the desired settings.
• Importing Graphics: Incorporating external graphics and images into Visio diagrams.