This course is for anyone who is new to Visio . No prior knowledge is needed. Please bring along any examples of drawings that you wish to work on.

• Templates - Choosing a template and stencils
• Shapes - Tips on how to work with the shapes , adding text, layering
• Flowcharts - Different ways of connecting up shapes 
• Office Layout - How to create an office layout
• Timeline - Creating a project timeline
• Organisation charts - Creating an organisation chart , linking to other pages of the chart
• Own diagrams - Wherever possible we can look at how to achieve your own examples
• Shortcuts, Tips and Tricks

Course Introduction

• Starting Visio
• The Visio screen and Ribbon interface
• The Quick Access Toolbar

Creating a Drawing

• Templates, stencils & drawings
• Choosing a template
• Adding shapes from a stencil
• Quick Shapes
• Saving a drawing
• Opening & closing a drawing

Working with Shapes

• Selecting shapes
• Grouping shapes
• Deleting shapes
• Using shape handles
• Moving & sizing shapes
• Copying shapes
• Formatting shapes
• Format Painter
• Shape operations

Working with Text

• Adding text to a shape
• Adding independent text
• Deleting text
• Formatting text

Manipulating Shapes

• Aligning shapes
• Distributing shapes
• Grid & guides
• Rotating shapes
• Flipping shapes
• Ordering shapes
• Layering
• Grouping shapes

Connecting Shapes

• Using the Autoconnect facility
• Using the connector tool
• Connecting shapes on the page
• Connecting shapes as you drag
• Deleting connectors
• Moving connectors
• Adding text to connectors

Working with Pages

• Adding & deleting pages
• Foregrounds & backgrounds
• Borders & titles
• Using Themes

Copying Drawings

• To other pages
• To other applications

Print & Print Setup

• Paper size & orientation
• Print preview
• Print

Templates

• Flowcharts
• Office layouts
• Project timelines
• Organisation charts

Web pages

• Saving drawings as web pages

The course runs from 9:30am through to 4:30pm. Refreshments are available from 9am. 

We provide:

• Full course material
• Certificate of attendance
• 90 days post course support
• Note pad and pen
• Polos!

Also includes:

• Free on-site parking
• Refreshments throughout the day
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Free WiFi

Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.

You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of up to 8 people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.

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