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venngage.com
https://venngage.com/blog/flowchart-symbols/
Flowchart Symbols and Meaning: A Complete Guide (2025)
Flowchart Symbols Guide - Includes common flowchart icons such as process, terminator, and decision symbols for standard and non-standard uses.
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smartdraw.com
https://www.smartdraw.com/flowchart/flowchart-symb…
Flowchart Symbols - SmartDraw
See a full library of flowchart symbols. These are the shapes and connectors that represent the different types of actions or steps in a process.
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rff.com
https://www.rff.com/flowchart_shapes.php
What do the Different Flowchart Shapes Mean?
If you keep to the four basic flowchart shapes listed first, you will spend less time teaching new people what each shape means. Even with the four basic flowchart shapes it is good to have a flowchart key which defines each shape used, like the one below:
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lucidchart.com
https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/tutorial/process-…
Process Mapping Guide - Symbols & Templates | Lucidchart
For regular process mapping, basic flowchart shapes like process and operations symbols are a perfect choice. It’s also a good idea to include a symbol key and use best practices when creating a flowchart.
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creately.com
https://creately.com/guides/pfd-symbols/
Process Flow Diagram Symbols: A Complete Guide for Engineers
Learn the key PFD symbols used in process flow diagrams. Understand how to read and use standard symbols for equipment, lines, instruments, and more.
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figma.com
https://www.figma.com/resource-library/flowchart-s…
26 Flowchart Symbols and Meanings [+ Template] | FigJam
When you're designing an app or website, or mapping out a system, flowcharts are a great way to organize steps and user flows. But arrows and boxes alone don’t always cut it. To clearly show each action, decision, or data point, you need the right flowchart symbols.
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flowchartai.org
https://flowchartai.org/blog/flowchart-symbols-gui…
Flowchart Symbols Explained: Complete Guide + Usage Examples
It uses shapes (symbols) like rectangles, ovals, diamonds, and arrows to depict steps, decisions, inputs/outputs, and the sequence or flow between them. In essence, the flowchart is the “storyboard” of a process – each symbol is like a word or phrase in the language of processes.
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miro.com
https://miro.com/flowchart/symbols/
Flowchart Symbols: A Quick Guide - Miro
Basic flowchart symbols are standardized and widely used in various industries. There are a variety of symbols, but here are the most common flow chart symbols along with their flowchart shape meanings:
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fluix.io
https://fluix.io/process-maps-symbols
Process Map Symbols | Full Guide On Process Mapping Shapes - Fluix
In this article, we’ll explore the most common process mapping symbols and see how they can enable effective communication across various stakeholders within your organization. Let’s start with the most basic process map shapes you’ll encounter during a business process management initiative.
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asana.com
https://asana.com/resources/what-is-a-flowchart
Flowchart 101: Symbols, types, and how to create them
In this article, you’ll learn what the different shapes mean, when a flowchart can be useful, and what types of flowcharts you can implement at work.