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Overview
A block diagram  

A very versatile type of diagram called a block diagram is often just the thing you need to get a simple point across in a strong, clear way. Learn what block diagrams look like, how they can help you, and how to make your first one in Microsoft Office Visio®.

  • Length: 20–30 minutes
 


GOALS

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Choose the kind of block diagram that will best make your point.
  • Use the Block Diagram template to start your block diagram.
  • Add and connect blocks to make your first diagram.
 
ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course includes:

  • One self-paced lesson and one practice session for hands-on experience.
  • A short test at the end of each lesson; tests are not scored.
  • A Quick Reference Card you can take away from the course.
COURSE TEXT

Suppose you've got a clear concept in your head, and you want to communicate that concept using a bold, concise visual. You want people to take one look and say, “Aha, now I get it.” Block diagrams are just what you need.

Block diagrams aren't just clear, they're versatile as well. With block diagrams, you can use simple shapes to communicate any idea in a nutshell. Whether you've got a new marketing strategy, a change to workflow in your warehouse, or a plan for information architecture, block diagrams add punch to your point.

Wondering what a block diagram looks like? Well, wonder no longer. This course will show you examples of these versatile tools, and it will show you how quickly you can make one.

To learn more about this course, read the overview in the center of this page or the table of contents in the left column.

When you're done reading this page, click Next to start the first lesson.

 
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before taking this course, you should take the course Get to know Visio. Or you should know what Visio templates, stencils, and shapes are, and how to use them.

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