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11/16/2019 20 Flow Chart Templates, Design Tips and Examples - Venngage

20 Flow Chart Templates, Design


Tips and Examples
BY SARA MCGUIRE (HTTPS://VENNGAGE.COM/BLOG/AUTHOR/SARA/), NOV 01, 2019

(https://venngage.com/features/ owchart-maker?
utm_source=Blog%20to%20LP&utm_content= ow%20chart%20maker)

Feel like you have too many things to keep track of?

A ow chart can help set you straight.

A ow chart is a diagram that visualizes a process or work ow, like this


example:
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example:

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/5-step-cycle-8f3ab343-255e-
4d50-b974-2c6dfd040c32)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/5-step-cycle-8f3ab343-255e-
4d50-b974-2c6dfd040c32)
 

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Typically, you uses boxes or shapes to represent di erent steps in a process, and
then you connect those steps with lines or arrows.

Flow charts are perfect for including in project plans


(https://venngage.com/blog/project-plan-template/), business reports
(https://venngage.com/blog/business-report-templates/), presentations
(https://venngage.com/blog/persuasive-presentation/) and white papers
(https://venngage.com/blog/white-paper-examples/). Really, anywhere you
need to simplify and communicate a process.

But making a ow chart from scratch can seem like an overwhelming task.

After all, you’ve probably come across some bad ow charts before. Ones that
make you feel like you’re untangling a ball of yarn, like this eye sore:

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(https://venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/02/bad- ow-
chart.jpg)

Help!

When done right, a ow chart can:

1. Demystify a process.
2. Help simplify decision making.
3. Set people on the right track.

That’s why it’s a good idea to start with a ow chart template.

Venngage’s  ow chart templates work for all kinds of people, including:

1. In house employees
2. Freelancers
3. Consultants (https://www.consulting.com/how-to-start-a-
consulting-business)
4. Entrepreneurs
5. Small business owners

How to create your own ow chart with


Venngage:
1. Plan your ow chart before you begin designing. How many steps
will it have? How complex do you want it to be?
2. Scroll through this post and pick a  ow chart template that ts
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the process you want to visualize. Click “Create” to enter our  ow


chart maker (https://venngage.com/features/ owchart-maker).
3. Add, remove, or rearrange points in the ow using Venngage’s drag
and drop canvas. Even design newbies can use our tool.
4. Insert your own dates and events using the text boxes.
5. Customize the colors (https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-pick-
colors/), fonts (https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-choose-fonts/)
and icons (https://venngage.com/blog/infographic-design-6-ways-
to-use-icons/) to make the design your own. We’ll give you tips on
exactly how to do this below.
6. All done? Easily share your ow chart via email or upgrade to
download it.

That’s it! Here’s a sneak peek of what the Venngage  ow chart editor looks
like:

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Here are 20 ow chart template, design tips, and examples to get you started.\

1. Use a ow chart template to show how


parts make a whole

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(https://venngage.com/templates/reports/ nancial-budgeting-9df7ba94-a2b1-
4e15-800d-04a2b1e26f0f)

One of the ways you can use a ow chart is to break down part of a whole.

This could mean breaking down a concept into components, like breaking down
the factors that contribute to a business goal.

Or breaking down a larger topic into subcategories, like di erent facets of


digital marketing.

For example, take a look at how the ow chart template below visualizes the
breakdown of a budget:

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(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=9df7ba94-a2b1-4e15-800d-
04a2b1e26f0f)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART (https://venngage.com/templates?

preview=9df7ba94-a2b1-4e15-800d-04a2b1e26f0f)
 

The chart above starts with the total budget and then breaks it down into
smaller parts, using icons to represent each area.

A corporate organizational chart


(https://venngage.com/features/organizational-chart-maker) is another classic
use of a ow chart.

They also break down a whole into parts i.e. a company into di erent
departments/teams:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/dark-corporate-organizational-chart-
189fd213-71e7-44fd-bd21-1ba9f979becd)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/dark-corporate-organizational-
chart-189fd213-71e7-44fd-bd21-1ba9f979becd)
 

Pro Tip: Venngage makes it simple to share your ow chart with the


people that matter. Once you’re done editing, copy the private link or
email it quickly to your boss or client. Upgrade to a Premium or Business
account (https://venngage.com/pricing/) to download your ow chart or
activate team features (https://support.venngage.com/article/158-how-
do-i-add-team-members-to-my-business-account). See the example
below for how to share in Venngage:

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When breaking down a process or concept into parts, remember to: 

Not overburden your chart with too many components, or it may


become hard to read.
Consider using icons to emphasize and di erentiate between points.
Include a caption or brief description, when more clari cation is
necessary.

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2. Combines two simple ow charts to show


how processes intersect

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/inbound-marketing-e9be63b4-
cef1-4333-bab0-dd04759c7ad9)

Do you want to visualize two processes that work in tandem with each other?

To help readers better understand both processes, you may want to create a
ow chart that visualizes both.
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The key for combining two ows is to keep the charts simple.

If you try to incorporate too many parts, your ow chart will quickly become
cluttered.

For example, the presentation ow chart template below uses a simple 5-step
ow chart over a 4-step chart to show how an inbound marketing funnel
(https://www.incisive-edge.com/) and content strategy work together:

(https://venngage com/templates/infographics/inbound-marketing-e9be63b4-
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(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/inbound-marketing-e9be63b4-
cef1-4333-bab0-dd04759c7ad9)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/inbound-marketing-
e9be63b4-cef1-4333-bab0-dd04759c7ad9)
 

Notice how the circles are in bright colors, so they contrast with the more neutral
rectangles. This makes the chart easier to read.

Keep these tips in mind when combining two ows in one chart:

Keep the ow charts simple, and don’t include too many points.
Use color and shapes to di erentiate between the two ows.
Provide a clear title and if you think it’s necessary, a brief description
of the chart.

3. Color code the phases of a process to make


your ow chart easier to scan

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(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/hiring-process-e67d70bb-ceb5-
4227-8296-8ddbc56d6b2f)

You can use colors in a ow chart to:

Di erentiate between types of information.


Emphasize speci c points.
Give your ow chart personality.

For example, you could use colors to di erentiate between di erent stages in a
process.

Not only can the colors help readers remember the information, it can also make
your ow chart easier to scan.

Take a look at how color is used in this ow chart template that shows a hiring
process:

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(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=e67d70bb-ceb5-4227-8296-
8ddbc56d6b2f)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=e67d70bb-ceb5-4227-8296-
8ddbc56d6b2f)
 

Color coding also helps di erentiate departments in this org chart template


(blue vs. purple):

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/tech-company-organizational-chart-
c75718a6-f07f-4156-a809-18d47aeeaea4)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/tech-company-organizational-chart-
c75718a6-f07f-4156-a809-18d47aeeaea4)
 

A gradient e ect helps di erentiate the most senior and junior positions.

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Pro Tip: Brand your ow chart template with one click using our My Brand
Kit (https://venngage.com/blog/my-brand-kit/) tool. The example below
shows how you can open our My Brand Kit tab and click your color palette
to apply it to the entire template. You can pull your brand colors from
your website or set them manually–up to you! This is useful for
consultants and freelancers who quickly want to add a client’s branding
to their document.

Some tips for using color to communicate information e ectively:


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Some tips for using color to communicate information e ectively:

Use contrasting and complementary colors to highlight information.


Add a single color to a black and white design to highlight a single
piece of information.
Pick colors that re ect the mood or theme of your information.

Read our guide on how to pick brand colors (https://venngage.com/blog/brand-


colors/) for more tips.

4. Use icons to illustrate and emphasize each


point in your ow chart

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/pink-corporate-organizational-chart-
4d1bfb51-7ccb-4a05-80e4-e9fe09ee08e0)

Icons are another design element that you can use to make your information
more memorable. You can use icons to emphasize points and to illustrate
concepts.

For example, this ow chart uses icons to emphasize and illustrate each step in
the product design process (like a rocket ship icon for the launch phase):

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(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=8f3ab343-255e-4d50-b974-
2c6dfd040c32)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=8f3ab343-255e-4d50-b974-
2c6dfd040c32)
 

This creative company organizational chart uses icons in place of bullet points:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/simple-company-organizational-chart-
b987a3f7-92da-4e40-9033-355673153598)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/simple-company-organizational-
chart-b987a3f7-92da-4e40-9033-355673153598)
 

Click the above template to enter our online organizational chart maker


(https://venngage.com/features/organizational-chart-maker). You can then
customize it to your liking, no design know-how required.

This simple org chart uses gendered icons.You could replace them with icons
suited to their role, such as a shaking hands icon for a partnerships manager.

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/dark-corporate-organizational-chart-
5ca3121c-c388-4a70-8d8d-d4953c75fa18)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/dark-corporate-organizational-
chart-5ca3121c-c388-4a70-8d8d-d4953c75fa18)
 

Pro Tip: Once in the Venngage editor, click any icon in your ow chart
template and then click “Replace” to change it. Our icon library with
thousands of professional icons will open. Search by keyword. In the
below example, I searched for “sales” to nd the right icon to represent a
VP of Sales in an org chart. The tool inserted (and resized) a shopping cart
icon for me.

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When picking icons for your designs, remember to follow these best
practices:

Pick icons that are the same style (same line width, at or illustrated,
lled or line art, etc.).
Make sure your icons are consistently sized, to prevent your design
from looking cluttered.
Don’t use icons to replace text unless the meaning is very well
known (for example, a stop sign).

Or, instead of using icons, try using photos:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/pink-corporate-organizational-chart-
4d1bfb51-7ccb-4a05-80e4-e9fe09ee08e0)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/pink-corporate-organizational-chart-
4d1bfb51-7ccb-4a05-80e4-e9fe09ee08e0)
 

This is especially e ective to personalize corporate org charts or customer


journey maps (see next section below).

Pro Tip: Upload your own photos in the Venngage editor and then drag
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g
and drop to replace any existing photo in the template. We’ll resize it for
you. The example below shows how I replaced the VP Marketing’s photo
with a photo of myself:

5. Visualize a story or experience using a ow


chart template
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(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/user-journeys-17788417-1c71-
4a38-8a57-d5d03c0a2636)

Charts and infographics are the perfect formats for telling stories with your data.
They allow you to illustrate concepts and events using engaging visuals.

One of the most popular uses of a ow chart is to illustrate a business’


customer journey.

While customer journey maps can be quite simple, more businesses are creating
engaging visuals to tell their customers’ stories.
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engaging visuals to tell their customers stories.

Icons, bold colors, and elegant fonts (https://venngage.com/blog/elegant-


fonts/) can all be used to make your customer journey map interesting to read,
while still maintaining a professional look.

For example, take a look at how this ow char template uses icons and
arrows to illustrate the story and guide readers:

(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=0db45650-e1f5-4cba-8a87-
c7c3f3e4861d)
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CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=0db45650-e1f5-4cba-8a87-
c7c3f3e4861d)
 

If you want to include more than one customer persona’s path in one visual, then
using di erent colors and icons (or photos) for their respective paths will make
your chart easier to read. Take this ow chart template:

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(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=17788417-1c71-4a38-8a57-
d5d03c0a2636)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART (https://venngage.com/templates?

preview=17788417-1c71-4a38-8a57-d5d03c0a2636)
 

Click any of the templates above to enter our online customer journey map


(https://venngage.com/features/customer-journey-map) maker. Customize the
template to your liking–no design experience required.

Tips for using a ow chart to tell a story:

Use directional cues like arrows to guide how people read your
chart.
Use icons to illustrate the steps or stages in your process.
If you’re showing more than one customer persona’s journey, use
di erent colors and illustrations to identify their respective paths.

6. Engage your social media followers by


creating a fun and simple ow chart

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(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/valentines-date-chart-
e7fd672d-c44e-425f-aa4e-34ab146e9158)

Flow charts don’t have to just visualize boring business processes. They can also
be a fun way to engage your audience on social media
(https://venngage.com/features/social-media-graphics)!

You could create a ow chart that doubles as a quiz, like this  ow chart we
made that tells you what your whiskey personality is
(https://venngage.com/blog/whiskey/). People like quizzes, so don’t be afraid
to use them in your content (https://blog.leadquizzes.com/quiz-maker-guide/).

Or take this super helpful ow chart that helps you come up with plans for
Valentine’s Day.

The bright background color and quirky icons help make the design pop from
people’s newsfeeds:

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(https://infograph.venngage.com/templates?preview=e7fd672d-c44e-425f-
aa4e-34ab146e9158)

CREATE THIS FREE FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates?preview=e7fd672d-c44e-425f-aa4e-
34ab146e9158)
 

This ow chart template doubles as an event invitation you can post on social
media or print and make into a yer:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/ yers/holiday-christmas-party- yer-1e59e1fe-


4a95-4ed5-9454-f2ab51082396)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/flyers/holiday-christmas-party-flyer-
1e59e1fe-4a95-4ed5-9454-f2ab51082396)
 

You could also customize the above ow chart template for a special sale or
promotion
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promotion.

For example, one ow path could be:

Do you have an o ice Christmas party coming up?


Do you own a dress that’s half decent?
No.
You need to shop our 30 percent o holiday sale!

Key tips for designing a ow chart for social media: 

Keep your chart very simple, so people will be able to read it easily.
Use the optimal image dimensions for each social media platform
(https://venngage.com/blog/create-epic-visuals-social-media/).
Pick a bright, bold color scheme that will stand out from newsfeeds.

7. Compare two paths or options with a ow


chart
If you want to help people make a decision, a ow chart is a great way to
visualize two options or paths people can take.

You could show how the two paths diverge from the same starting points, or you
could place two ow charts side by side.

For example, this infographic shows two potential paths readers can take by
placing two ow charts side by side:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/red-pill-blue-pill-e537fccb-
5393-4a73-bdc3-64c085c6a740)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/red-pill-blue-pill-e537fccb-
5393-4a73-bdc3-64c085c6a740)
 

This colorful pitch deck (https://venngage.com/blog/business-pitch-deck-


templates/) compares a new company with its competitor on slide #4:

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(https://venngage.com/templates/presentations/franchise-pitch-deck-fa19c4b2-
953e-468d-a8f5-b4f109a69217)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/presentations/franchise-pitch-deck-
fa19c4b2-953e-468d-a8f5-b4f109a69217)
 

Keep these tips in mind when using a ow chart to show two options:

Show parallel options or stages in process by placing them level


with each other on the page.
Use colors and icons to di erentiate between the two paths.
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Use a brighter color to emphasize a path you would like readers to


follow (for example, if you’re showing two service plan options).

8. Incorporate a ow chart into a longer


infographic 
A ow chart doesn’t have to stand on its own.

If you’re creating an infographic that covers more information, you can


incorporate a small ow chart into your design.

It’s generally a good idea to only visualize a short process or a simple


concept.

Information that requires more detail would probably require its own infographic
or chart.

For example, this infographic uses a ow chart in the rst section to show how
di erent elements of your content feed into its overall style and readability:

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(https://infograph.venngage.com/templates?preview=543f1abc-dc18-4921-b347-
57edc1ef86b3)

CREATE THIS FREE TEMPLATE (https://venngage.com/templates?

preview=543f1abc-dc18-4921-b347-57edc1ef86b3)
 

When incorporating a ow chart into a bigger infographic, remember to:

Keep your ow chart brief and focused on one concept.


Clearly title the ow chart section so readers understand it.

9. Use a ow chart to prioritize options and


predict outcomes

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(venngage.com/templates?preview=578befc8-cee8-4e8c-b979-f1feea153526)

Flow charts aren’t just visuals that explain processes to others.

They can also be useful tools to help you plan and prioritize projects,
strategies and experiments.

For example, take the ow chart template below that you can use to determine if
a growth experiment is worth running. It’ll help you plan and implement your
own business growth strategy (https://venngage.com/blog/growth-strategy/):

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(hhttps://infograph.venngage.com/templates?preview=578befc8-cee8-4e8c-
b979-f1feea153526)

CREATE THIS FREE TEMPLATE (http://venngage.com/templates?

preview=578befc8-cee8-4e8c-b979-f1feea153526)
 

Tips for using a ow chart to prioritize experiments:

Identify the key metric or goal you want to impact and the
experiment you want to run to impact that goal.
Ask predictive questions about the value and resources of the
experiment, to gage if it should be a priority.
Use di erent colors to categorize the types of resources required, or
the amount of e ort required to run the experiment.
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Use this ow chart template to map out a company strategy or project plan:

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/the-planning-process-
d89aae1e-e360-46d4-8007-07dbcb4 1d9)

CREATE THIS FREE TEMPLATE

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/the-planning-process-
d89aae1e-e360-46d4-8007-07dbcb4ff1d9)
 
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10. Use a ow chart to show a cyclical process

(https://venngage.com/templates/brochures/farm-fresh-tri-fold-brochure-
c9b8fa8c- 34-4888-9a54-b56b9afd72a0)

Some processes don’t have a de nite beginning or end and a ow chart is a


great way to visualize that.

For example, this brochure template uses a ow chart to show why this business
is sustainable:
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is sustainable:

(https://infograph.venngage.com/templates?preview=c9b8fa8c- 34-4888-
9a54-b56b9afd72a0)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART (https://venngage.com/templates?

preview=c9b8fa8c-ff34-4888-9a54-b56b9afd72a0)
 

This simple but dynamic ow chart template lays out a reoccurring process
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This simple but dynamic ow chart template lays out a reoccurring process
(design):

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/the-design-process-13309667-
52b3-4c08-9149-ee5347ac39d0)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART

(https://venngage.com/templates/infographics/the-design-process-
13309667-52b3-4c08-9149-ee5347ac39d0)
 
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Tips for using a ow chart to visualize a cyclical process:

Put the “starting point” in the top left corner of your ow chart.
Use directional cues like arrows to indicate which direction the cycle
moves in.
O er brief description of the ow chart for context.

11. Use creative pathways to keep the


attention of your audience
Arrows can be your best friend for this tip.

Using graphic design elements to play around with di erent arrow shapes and
sizes will bring out a much more interesting ow chart.

You can use zig zags, curves, or owy lines that weave through your sections! 〰
〰〰

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(https://venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/04/Dark-
Decision-Flow-Chart-Template-Online-.png)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART


(https://venngage.com/templates/charts/dark-
circle-corporate-area-chart-d263dbd0-e71e-4468-
81e5-ca6b41a0776c)

12. Include data that jumps o the page of your


process ow chart
Most times, ow charts are meant for either school or business. 

You’re most likely to have statistics that will bring more substance to your ow
chart.

Adding data will not only add variety to your information, but numbers usually
are much more eye catching than a cluster of words are.

Your presentation design (https://venngage.com/blog/presentation-design/) is


important for how you display your data. Use that to guide your ow chart
thought process (https://venngage.com/blog/process-infographic-template/)!

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(https://venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/04/Concept-
Map-Flow-Chart-Template.png)

CREATE THIS FLOW CHART


(https://venngage.com/templates/mind-
maps/gray-science-chemistry-concept-map-
7820f4f1-aec2-433a-b6c1-c4df8a35e6a5)

Have your information draw a reaction from your audience by adding credibility
to what you’re showcasing. 
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Without the facts presented in this ow chart template, you wouldn’t realize the
value in the information being presented.

You have the freedom to choose free blank ow chart templates from our site. 

If you’re having difficulty getting started on your data


flow diagram, here are some tips to help:

1. Choose a ow chart template theme that matches your needs. We


have thousands of template selections to choose from!

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(https://venngage-
wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/04/Free-Flow-Chart-
Templates.jpg)
2. Once you’ve selected your online ow chart template, you have the
freedom to customize your ow chart. You can use di erent lines,
shapes, fonts, sizes, and colors to enhance your ow chart design.

(https://venngage-
wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/04/Cross-Functional-
Flowchart-Template-2.jpg)
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3. Once complete you can share your ow chart template with your
friends and colleagues online or save it!

(https://venngage-
wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/04/Flow-Chart-
Template-Online.jpg)

More design tips and templates:

20 Timeline Template Examples and Design Tips


(https://venngage.com/blog/timeline-template/)

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6 Comparison Infographic Templates and Examples


(https://venngage.com/blog/6-comparison-infographic-templates/)

11 Templates to Turn Boring Information Into Creative Infographics


(https://venngage.com/blog/creative-infographics/)

About Sara McGuire (https://venngage.com/blog/author/sara/)


Sara McGuire is a Content Editor at Venngage. When she isn't writing
research-driven content, she enjoys reviewing music and hitting up the
latest culinary hot spot in her home city of Toronto. Follow her on Twitter
@sara_mcguire

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Suzanie Adina Mat Saat


Thank you for caring and sharing!
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L Elaine Sutton
Nice! Love it! Stirs all types of creative juices in me.
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Josh Burstein
Thank you! This helped me a ton!
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Sharad Bhardwaj
Thanks for sharing the great content with us. The use of organization
charts in the presentation or representation any of the report impacts
very effectively it benefit users for its visual communication of
information which is more effective than pure text and more
understandable to the users.
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