Microsoft Visio can be used to create simple or complicated diagrams. It offers a wide variety of built-in shapes, objects, and stencils to work with. You can also make your own shapes and import them if you’re willing to do all that extra work.
This begs the inquiry “What is Microsoft Visio and how does it work?”
Microsoft Visio is a great visual tool for creating professional diagrams and flowcharts. There are a few different versions of Visio: the subscription version, Visio Online Plan 2, and the one-time purchase versions of Visio. The one-time purchase versions include Visio 2019, 2016 and 2013.
Visio is an innovative solution that helps you visualize data-connected business process flows with a host of integrated features that bring the power of Microsoft 365 to Visio. Create, view, edit, and collaborate on Visio diagrams from inside Microsoft Teams.
The next thing we asked ourselves was, is Microsoft Visio free to use?
It’s quick, easy, and completely free. What is Visio? Microsoft Visio is software for drawing a variety of diagrams. These include flowcharts, org charts, building plans, floor plans, data flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, business process modeling, swimlane diagrams, 3D maps, and many more.
What data sources does Visio support?
Data-linking is only available through Visio, although you can view data-linked diagrams using Visio Online.
What visio version do I have?
Click the Help tab and select About. You can find the version number in the dialog box.
From the My Account page, select Apps & devices. Find Visio from the list and choose your language and the 64-bit or 32-bit version, then select Install Visio. (If you have any other Office apps already installed, make sure to select the same bit version for your Visio installation.
Our answer is that to see which version you are using, open Visio and go to File > Account or File > Help. For more details, read What version of Office am I using? See this page to try or buy one of the Visio subscription plans. The primary difference between the standard and professional editions is the kinds of drawings you can make.
What if I don’t have Visio in the office suite?
Visio isn’t included in the Office suite, but is sold as a stand-alone application. If you don’t have Visio you can buy or try it now. Only some versions of Visio include the desktop app. If you have Visio Plan 2 or a non-subscription version such as Visio Professional or Visio Standard 2019, 2016, or 2013 you can install and use the desktop app.