Visio Level 1

Overview:

This course is designed to teach students the basic features of Microsoft Visio, including using stencils, adding and modifying and linking shapes, working with text.

Course Contents

Using Visio Basics

• Starting Visio
• Using Stencils
• Using Toolbars
• Using the Shape Explorer
• Moving Between Pages in a Drawing
• Adding, Reordering, and Deleting Pages
• Saving a Visio File
• Using Print Preview
• Using Page Setup
• Printing a Drawing

Creating a Drawing

• Starting a Drawing
• Adding Master Shapes to a Drawing
• Selecting Shapes
• Zooming In and Out in the Drawing

Connecting Shapes

• Understanding Shapes Components
• Using Connectors
• Connecting Shapes Automatically
• Manipulating Connectors 
• Using the Connector Tool 
• Using Control Handles 
• Adding Connection Points

Working with Text

• Adding Text to Shapes
• Creating Text-Only Shapes
• Editing Existing Text
• Modifying a Text Block
• Formatting Text

Working with Shapes

• Using the Drawing Tools
• Resizing Shapes
• Formatting Shapes
• Moving Shapes
• Copying Shapes

Manipulating Shapes

• Rotating Shapes
• Aligning Shapes
• Distributing Shapes
• Creating and Using Guides

Altering Shapes

• Changing the Stacking Order of Shapes
• Grouping and Ungrouping Shapes
• Changing Page Shapes Colours Using Themes