Chapter 11. Displaying Relationships and Processes in Block Diagrams

The block diagram templates in Microsoft Office Visio 2007 are perfect for creating quick and easy presentation graphics. These templates have gained popularity because they are versatile as well as easy to use. Block diagram templates are perfect if you want to illustrate a proposal, presentation, report, or any business-related communication. Block diagrams are also a great way to display complex concepts and processes simply. Using only basic shapes, such as triangles, squares, circles, ellipses, and arrows, you can effectively convey data structure, hierarchy, signal flow, and data flow.

The block diagram templates are best suited to meet the needs of the drawing generalist—anyone who creates a wide variety of drawings. These generalists could be managers, marketing professionals, project managers, engineers, technical writers, and trainers. If you are a business professional who communicates ideas and concepts to others, you’re in the right place. This chapter provides the details you need to create block diagrams in Office Visio 2007.