Programming Flowcharts

Symbol Name Function

An oval represents a start or end How to Make a Flowchart

Start/End point
A good flowchart should
communicate a process clearly
A line is a connector that shows and effectively. When starting
Arrows relationships between the out, it's a good idea to focus on
representative shapes a few steps.

Input or A parallelogram represents input or • Determine the purpose or

output function of the flowchart
Output • Add steps and connect them
with arrows
• Add decisions or split paths
Action or A rectangle represents an action or
• Show any loops back to
Process process
previous steps
• Share your flowchart

Most flowcharts should be built

Decision A diamond indicates a decision
Indicates a sequence of actions that
perform a specific task embedded
Subroutine or within a larger process. The
sequence of actions could be
myBlock described in more detail on a
separate flowchart.
using only the Start/End and
Action or Process symbols and
should follow a very basic set of
best practices. Sticking to these
primary flowchart symbols is the
best way to ensure that your
diagram will be easy to
understand.