Microsoft Visio Introduction

This Microsoft Visio training course, you'll will teach you the fundamental skills required to creating different types of diagrams:

• directional maps
• block diagrams
• basic and a cross-functional flowcharts
• organization charts
• office layouts

You will learn techniques to drag and manipulate Visio master shapes, create connections between shapes, and apply styles to shapes, text, and pages. You will generate an organization chart from imported data and edit custom properties to store additional information in your diagrams. You will learn shortcuts to enhance your productivity and use unique tools designed for each type of drawing. 

Prerequisites

Visio 2003 Level 1 is designed for delegates with little or no knowledge of Visio  and who require to learn the basic skills to begin to use this program effectively. Delegates should have a basic understanding of your operating system.

Course Content

Visio Introduction
Visio Professional Overview
Starting a New File
The Interface
Standard File Types
Magnification Settings
Opening Additional Stencils
The Mouse Menu

Basic Drawing Techniques
Working with the Drawing Tools
Drawing with Precision
Selection Techniques
Scaling and Resizing Objects
Duplicating Objects Quickly
Aligning Objects
Distributing Objects
Quick Analysis of Connected Drawings
Work with Grouped Shapes
Rotating Objects

Creating Flow Diagrams
Flowcharting Tips
Understanding Master Shapes
Placing Shapes
Connecting Shapes
Creating a Universal Connector
Basic Text Features
Adding Text To Shapes
Adjusting Text Blocks
Enhancing Drawing Elements
Formatting Text
Formatting Text Blocks
Formatting Shape Fills
Formatting Lines
Creating a Workspace File
Replacing Shapes

  Network Diagrams
Starting a New File
Creating Background Pages
Adding Fields
Importing Graphics
Applying Background Pages
Setting Snap and Glue Options
Using Typology Shapes
Printing Your Diagrams
Using Guides
Customizing Shapes
Adding Shape Data
Generating Property Data Reports
Linking Pages
Linking to Other Files

Floor Plans in Visio
Creating an office layout
Drawing to scale
Print preview and printing in Visio