Visio’s huge shape library supports Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.5, Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) 2.0, and Specification and Description Language (SDL).
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Turn complex ideas into clear visuals
Work as a team to easily create and share data-linked diagrams to bring your ideas to life.
Get started quickly with ready-made templates and thousands of customizable shapes
Get started quickly with ready-made templates and thousands of customizable shapes
Get started quickly with ready-made templates and thousands of customizable shapes
Create and share professional diagrams
Additional benefits
Flexible editing
Change shapes in existing diagrams without losing your layout and shape connections, making it simple to adjust the look of your diagram without losing the work you’ve already done.
Supports multiple data sources
Visio supports Microsoft Excel workbooks, Microsoft Access databases, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation lists, Microsoft SQL Server databases, Microsoft Exchange Server directories, Azure Active Directory information, and other OLEDB or ODBC data sources.
Real-time presence indicators
See where co-authors are working in the canvas with a simple presence indicator for files saved in the cloud.
Data-driven diagramming
Automatically generate org charts from data sources like Excel, Exchange, or Azure Active Directory.
Simultaneous teamwork
See who’s working on which part of the diagram, get notifications about changes, and choose when to merge those changes into the master file.
AutoCAD support
Ability to import DWG files, including enhanced file format support.