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Visio 2003:
Using Visio Effectively
Duration: 1 Day
Method: Hands-on, Instructor-led
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Navigating Within Visio
Visio 2003 Overview
Starting a New File
The User Interface
Setting Magnification Levels
Understanding The Menu

Visio File Management
Opening Visio Files
Moving Between Pages in a Drawing
Adding, Reordering and Deleting Pages
Saving a Visio File
Closing a Visio File

Basic Drawing Techniques
Working with the Drawing Tools
Drawing with Precision
Selecting Objects
Scaling and Resizing Objects
Duplicating Objects Quickly
Aligning Objects
Work with Grouped Shapes
Rotating Objects

Connecting Shapes
Using Connectors
Connecting Shapes Automatically
Manipulating Connectors
Using the Connector Tool
Using Control Handles
Adding Connection Points

Working With Text
Basic Text Features
Adding Text to Shapes
Editing Existing Text
Modifying a Text Block
Formatting Text

Creating a Basic Flow Diagram
Flowcharting Tips
Understanding Master Shapes
Placing Shapes Onto A Flow Diagram
Connecting Shapes

Creating Network Diagrams
Starting a New File
Creating Background Pages
Adding Fields
Importing Graphics
Applying Background Pages
Setting Snap and Glue Options
Using Typology Shapes
Using Guides
Customizing Shapes
Adding Shape Data

Printing in Visio
Checking Spelling in Visio
Using the Print Preview Command
Using Page Setup
Printing a Visio Presentation
Additional Print Options

Integrating Visio with Office Applications
Integration with Microsoft Word
Integration with PowerPoint presentations
Integration with Microsoft Excel

Course Overview
Delegates will gain an introductory level of understanding of the Microsoft Visio 2003 application.
Course Aims
This course is aimed at students that are using Microsoft Visio 2003 to create and modify business drawings such as flowcharts, organization charts, office layouts and location maps. Students will also be able to adjust screen magnification levels and navigate through their documents, use the Visio drawing tools, select, scale, and resize shapes. Students will learn how to copy shapes, align and distribute objects, including grouping and moving, rotate shapes and change their pivot point, place shapes onto drawings by using stencils. Create and edit paragraphs of text, shape text, and align text accordingly, including rotating text, format text, shapes, and lines.
Course Pre-requisites
Delegates should be comfortable working in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge of Visio is assumed.
Qualification Map
None.
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