Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to create flowcharts in Microsoft Word. We will also customize the appearance of the flowchart’s shapes and background. Lastly, we will resize and reposition the flowchart’s drawing canvas.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 How to Create a Flowchart
03:13 How to Change Connectors and Add Extra Text
04:05 How to Customize a Flowchart's Appearance (Shape and Background Colors)
05:43 How to Resize and Reposition the Flowchart's Drawing Canvas

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Create Flowcharts in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/flowcharts-in-microsoft-word

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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
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