Process flow symbols supported
- Rectangle — a process step or action.
- Diamond — a decision point with branching paths.
- Rounded rectangle — a sub-process or task group.
- Circle — start, end, or connector node.
- Directional arrows — flow direction between steps.
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When to use a process flow diagram
PFDs are ideal for documenting onboarding, approval workflows, manufacturing steps, software request handling, and customer journeys. For looser brainstorming use the whiteboard; for radial idea structures use a mind map.
Build your first PFD
- Open the editor in flowchart mode.
- Place a circle for the start node.
- Add rectangles for each process step and diamonds for decisions.
- Use the Connect tool to wire steps with arrows.
- Export as a PNG to drop into docs or slides.