Module 1: Getting Started with Visio 2007

This module explains how to use Visio drawing and diagram types, how to start a Visio diagram by using a template, how to work within and customize the Visio drawing environment, and how to use the Visio Help system.

Lessons

• Starting Diagrams by Using Templates
• Working Within the Visio Environment
• Customizing the Visio Environment
• Getting Visio and Diagram Help

Lab: Exercises

• Start Visio and Browse Templates
• Explore the Visio Drawing Window
• Customize the Visio Environment
• Use Visio Help

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Adding Shapes to Diagrams

This module explains how to work with a block diagram, how to add text to shapes, and how to move, size, rotate, and copy shapes.

Lessons

• Working with 1-D and 2-D Shapes
• Adding Text to Shapes and the Drawing Pane
• Moving, Sizing, Rotating, and Copying Shapes
• Working with Groups
• Finding Shapes for Diagrams
• Inserting Pictures into Diagrams

Lab: Exercises

• Work with Shapes
• Add Text to Shapes
• Manipulate Shapes
• Work with Groups
• Search for Shapes
• Insert and Manipulate Pictures

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Formatting Shapes and Diagrams

This module explains how to format individual shapes, add decorative elements, and apply themes to entire diagrams.

Lessons

• Formatting Individual Shapes
• Adding Decorative Elements to Diagrams
• Applying Themes to Entire Diagrams

Lab: Exercises

• Format a Shape
• Change the Appearance of a Diagram
• Apply a Theme

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Connecting Shapes

This module explains how to connect shapes and work with connectors in a flowchart, and then apply these techniques to other types of diagrams. This module also explains how to use layout tools to distribute, align, and position shapes.

Lessons

• Connecting Shapes in Flowcharts
• Modifying Shape Connections
• Changing the Layout of Connected Shapes

Lab: Exercises

• Add Connectors to Shapes in Flowcharts
• Insert and Move Flowchart Shapes and Connectors
• Change the Layout of a Flowchart

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Creating Project Schedules

This module explains how to use Visio timelines and Gantt charts to track projects and display progress visually, create a timeline to view a project schedule, export the timeline data to create a Gantt chart, and track project details with the Gantt chart.

Lessons

• Creating Timelines to View Projects at a Glance
• Exporting Timelines to Create Gantt Charts
• Tracking Project Details with Gantt Charts

Lab: Exercises

• Create Timelines
• Create a Gantt Chart
• Work with Gantt Charts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Creating Organization Charts

This module explains how to import data from a Visio spreadsheet to create an organization chart, view additional data stored with each shape, modify the data, display some of the data in the chart, and format the text in each shape. This module also explains how to change the layout of the chart, insert a hyperlink, and add color and background to enhance a chart