Oval The oval shape represents the start or end of a process. It typically contains a short phrase or sentence describing the depicted process. When used as a start symbol, it indicates the beginning of the process flow. When used as an end symbol, it represents the completion of the proce...
Process symbol Also known as an “Action Symbol,” this shape represents a process, action, or function. It’s the most widely-used symbol in flowcharting. Start/End symbol Also known as the “Terminator Symbol,” this symbol represents the start points, end points, and potential outcomes of...
This symbol is represented by a small circle or a small rectangle and is used to link different parts of the flowchart. It is used when the flow needs to continue on a different page or when it needs to reference another part of the flowchart. 6. Loop symbol This symbol is represented ...
this shape represents a process, action, or function. it's the most widely-used symbol in flowcharting. start/end symbol also known as the "terminator symbol," this symbol represents the start points, end points, and potential outcomes of a path. often contains "start" or "end" within ...
The Arrow Shape Use this symbol to link together various elements to demonstrate how the shapes relate to one another. Yes/No Decision Point It indicates a sequence in the process where the end-user selects an answer, such as “yes-no” or “true-false,” and then branches to various se...
Also known as the flowchart start symbol or flowchart end symbol, the words “Start” and “End” are often put inside. Process symbol Also referred to as the “action symbol”, this flowchart symbol is used to represent an entire process, action or operation as a single step or entire ...
Let’s start by creating a Start symbol. Drag the Start shape from the diagram toolbar and drop it onto the diagram. Name it Start. Create the next shape. Move your mouse pointer over the start shape. Press on the triangular handler on the right and drag it out. Release the mouse but...
Control Transfer Symbol: Indicates a process step that must go to one step other than the typical next step, when specific conditions are met. Annotation Symbol: Indicates additional information about a step in the flowchart. Start/End Symbol Arrows and Connecting Lines Decision Symbol Yes/...
Start/end symbol Commonly depicted as an elongated circle (or ellipses), these terminal points signify the beginning or endpoints of a process outlined by a flowchart. Process symbol These symbols represent a step taken in the sequence of operations or decisions. They are usually represented as a...
The flowchart should start and end with the terminator symbol. Use the Decision symbol to ask a question. The Process symbol is used for activities or action steps. The Delay symbol indicates a delay in the process. The Off-page reference symbol means a cross-reference from one process to ...