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How to Find and Use Excel's Free Flowchart Templates
By Ted French Ted French Writer Former Lifewire writer Ted French is a Microsoft Certified Professional who teaches and writes about spreadsheets and spreadsheet programs. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 26, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Excel Word Powerpoint Outlook What to Know
In Excel, Insert > Illustrations > SmartArt > Process > select flowchart template > OK.You can customize your flowchart colors, shapes, and layouts. This article explains how to find and use Excel's free flowchart templates. Instructions apply to Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, and Excel 2010. Lifewire / Charlotte Fu How to Make a Flowchart in Excel
There are several flowchart designs available in Excel. The key is to look in the SmartArt Process category. Open the Excel worksheet where you want to add a flowchart. Go to the Insert tab. In the Illustrations group, select SmartArt to open the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box. Choose Process in the left pane. Select the flowchart template you want to use. Select OK. A new basic flowchart appears on the spreadsheet. Customize the Flowchart
Once you have the basic template, make changes to it and create the flowchart you need. To change the appearance of the SmartArt flowchart: Select a blank area of the flowchart to activate the SmartArt Tools tabs. To change the color, go to SmartArt Tools Design and select Change Colors. To add text to the shapes, select a shape, type the text, then press Enter. To add more shapes, select the shape to which you want to connect a new shape, go to SmartArt Tools Design, select the Add Shape dropdown arrow, and choose where you want to insert a new shape. Not all Add Shape options are available for all flowcharts. To change the layout of the flowchart, go to SmartArt Tools Design and choose an option from the Layouts group. To change any shape in the flowchart, right-click the shape, point to Format Shape, and choose the shape you want to apply. Save the worksheet when you are happy with the changes you've made. FAQ How do I import a flowchart from Excel into Word? From Excel, select the flowchart and Copy it with either Home > Copy (Edit > Copy) on Mac) or pressing Ctrl + C (Command + C on Mac). Next, open Word and choose the spot you want to insert the flowchart, then select Home > Paste (Edit > Paste on Mac) or press Ctrl + V (Command + V on Mac). How do I delete steps from a flowchart in Excelt? Select the shape representing the step you want to delete, then press Delete. Or you can right-click the shape and select Delete from the drop-down menu. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Create a Microsoft Word Flowchart How to Create a Report in Excel How to Add a Border in Google Docs How to Limit Rows and Columns in an Excel Worksheet Use Excel's EOMONTH Function to Add or Subtract Months How to Use Excel's MROUND Function How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides How to Make a Flowchart in Google Docs Use Office Clipboard to Copy Multiple Items in Excel How to Use the MONTH Formula in Excel How to Count Data in Selected Cells With Excel's COUNTIF Function How to Create a Histogram in Excel for Windows or Mac How to Freeze Column and Row Headings in Excel How to Use Excel's AutoFormat Feature How to Embed Excel Files in Word Documents The 12 Best Tips for Using Excel for Android in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies