Basic Flowchart Symbols
Basic Flowchart Symbols
Process Symbol
The Process Symbol represents any process, function, or action and is the most frequently used symbol in flowcharting.
Document Symbol
The Document Symbol is used to represent any type of hard copy input or output (i.e. reports).
Offpage Symbol
Offpage Connector Symbols are used to indicate the flowchart continues on another page. Often, the page number is placed in the shape for easy reference.
Input/Output Symbol
The Input/Output Symbol represents data that is available for input or resulting from processing (i.e. customer database records).
Comment Symbol
Comment Symbols are used when additional explanation or comment is required. This symbol is usually connected to the symbol it is explaining by a dashed line.
Decision Symbol
The Decision Symbol is a junction where a decision must be made. A single entry may have any number of alternative solutions, but only one can be chosen.
Connector symbol
The Connector Symbol represents the exit to, or entry from, another part of the same flowchart. It is usually used to break a flow line that will be continued elsewhere. It's a good idea to reference page numbers for easy location of connectors.
Common Flowchart Symbols
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The process symbol represents a process, action, or function. It’s the most widely-used symbol in flowcharting.
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The document symbol represents the input or output of a document. Examples of input are receiving a report, email, or order. Examples of output are generating a presentation, memo, or letter.
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The decision symbol indicates a question to be answered—usually yes/no or true/false. The flowchart path may splinter into different branches depending on the answer.
The connector symbol connects separate elements across one page. It’s usually used within complex charts.
The off-page connector (also known as the off-page link) symbol
Process Symbol
The Process Symbol represents any process, function, or action and is the most frequently used symbol in flowcharting.
Document Symbol
The Document Symbol is used to represent any type of hard copy input or output (i.e. reports).
Offpage Symbol
Offpage Connector Symbols are used to indicate the flowchart continues on another page. Often, the page number is placed in the shape for easy reference.
Input/Output Symbol
The Input/Output Symbol represents data that is available for input or resulting from processing (i.e. customer database records).
Comment Symbol
Comment Symbols are used when additional explanation or comment is required. This symbol is usually connected to the symbol it is explaining by a dashed line.
Decision Symbol
The Decision Symbol is a junction where a decision must be made. A single entry may have any number of alternative solutions, but only one can be chosen.
Connector symbol
The Connector Symbol represents the exit to, or entry from, another part of the same flowchart. It is usually used to break a flow line that will be continued elsewhere. It's a good idea to reference page numbers for easy location of connectors.
Common Flowchart Symbols
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The process symbol represents a process, action, or function. It’s the most widely-used symbol in flowcharting.
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The document symbol represents the input or output of a document. Examples of input are receiving a report, email, or order. Examples of output are generating a presentation, memo, or letter.
Flowchart Symbols Meaning Explained
The decision symbol indicates a question to be answered—usually yes/no or true/false. The flowchart path may splinter into different branches depending on the answer.
The connector symbol connects separate elements across one page. It’s usually used within complex charts.
The off-page connector (also known as the off-page link) symbol