Visio Level 1

Visio 2019 Level 1 – Introduction

Versions 2013, 2016, 2019, Office 365, & Online are also available. In this course, you will design, modify, and manage basic diagrams.

Course Outline

Lesson 1 – Visio Basics

• Looking at Visio
• Creating a New Diagram
• Examining the Visio Environment
• Saving & Closing a New Diagram
• Opening an Existing Diagram
• Using Zoom Commands
• Use Presentation Mode
• Using Tell Me to Obtain Help
• Hiding the Ribbon
• Setting Visio Options
• Closing a Diagram and Exiting Visio

Lesson 2 – Working with Stencils

• Introduction to Stencils
• Adding a Stencil to the Shapes Pane
• Creating a New Stencil
• Opening a Stencil
• Editing a Stencil
• Closing a Stencil

Lesson 3 – Working with Shapes

• Adding a Shape to a Diagram
• Moving and Resizing Shapes
• Copying & Pasting Shapes
• Deleting Shapes
• Rotating Shapes
• Grouping Shapes
• Changing Shapes
• Adding Text to Shapes
• Searching for Shapes
• Layering Shapes
• Adding Callouts to a Diagram
• Add Shapes to Containers
• Adding Shapes Using Quick Shapes
• Connecting Shapes Using AutoConnect
• Connecting Shapes Manually
• Aligning Shapes
• Working with Shape Data

Lesson 4 – Formatting Shapes & Diagrams

• Adding a Fill Color to a Shape
• Changing Line Color, Width and Pattern
• Adding Shape Effects
• Using the Format Shape Pane
• Using Format Painter
• Formatting Text
• Formatting Text Using the Text Dialog Box
• Inserting Online Images
• Inserting Images from Your Computer
• Applying a Theme to a Diagram
• Applying Quick Styles to Shapes
• Adding a Hyperlink to Shapes
• Add a ScreenTip to Shapes
• Adding Comments to a Shape

Lesson 5 – Working with Measuring Tools

• Using Rulers and Grids
• Using the Dynamic Grid
• Modifying the Drawing Scale
• Using Snap & Glue
• Adding Guidelines
• Adding Guide Points

Lesson 6 – Working with Pages

• Changing Page Orientation
• Previewing a Document
• Modifying Page Size
• Adding and Removing Pages
• Renaming Pages
• Repositioning Pages
• Duplicating Pages
• Displaying Multiple Pages
• Adding a Background Page
• Adding a Borders & Title Background
• Using the Drawing Explorer Window
• Working with Layers
• Adding Headers & Footers
• Printing a Diagram

Lesson 7 – Working with External Data

• Exporting Shapes and Diagrams as Graphics
• Exporting to a Web Page
• Publishing as a PDF
• Linking and Embedding Drawings
• Inserting External Files into Visio

Lesson 8 – Working with Templates

• Creating a Diagram Using a Template
• Using Starter Diagrams
• Inserting an Organization Chart
• Modifying an Organization Chart
• Creating a Timeline Diagram
• Create a Calendar
• Creating a Brainstorming Diagram
• Create a Floor Plan Diagram

Lesson 9 – Workgroup Collaboration

• Emailing a Diagram
• Sharing a Diagram with Others
• Sharing a Link to a Diagram
• Changing Diagram Properties
• Removing Personal Information
• Checking Document Compatibility