A flowchart uses standard symbols like ovals, rectangles, diamonds, and arrows to visually represent the steps in a process or algorithm. An oval represents the start or end of the process. Rectangles represent actions or processes, diamonds indicate decision points, and arrows show the relationships and flow between steps. A good flowchart clearly communicates the process using basic symbols, focuses on the key steps, and includes decisions, loops, and the start and end points.
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Flow Chart Basics
A flowchart uses standard symbols like ovals, rectangles, diamonds, and arrows to visually represent the steps in a process or algorithm. An oval represents the start or end of the process. Rectangles represent actions or processes, diamonds indicate decision points, and arrows show the relationships and flow between steps. A good flowchart clearly communicates the process using basic symbols, focuses on the key steps, and includes decisions, loops, and the start and end points.
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Programming Flowcharts
Symbol Name Function
An oval represents a start or end
Start/End point How to Make a Flowchart
A good flowchart should
A line is a connector that shows communicate a process clearly Arrows relationships between the and effectively. When starting representative shapes out, it's a good idea to focus on a few steps. Input or A parallelogram represents input or • Determine the purpose or Output output function of the flowchart • Add steps and connect them with arrows Action or A rectangle represents an action or • Add decisions or split paths Process process • Show any loops back to previous steps • Share your flowchart Decision A diamond indicates a decision Most flowcharts should be built using only the Start/End and Indicates a sequence of actions that Action or Process symbols and perform a specific task embedded Subroutine or within a larger process. The should follow a very basic set of best practices. Sticking to these myBlock sequence of actions could be described in more detail on a primary flowchart symbols is the separate flowchart. best way to ensure that your diagram will be easy to understand.