Add and connect shapes in visio

Add a shape

1. Select a category in the Shapes pane:

   More Shapes, Quick Shapes, ...

2. Select a shape and drag it to the drawing page.

Add and automatically connect shapes

1. Point to a shape until the AutoConnect arrows appear around the shape.

   If you don't see the AutoConnect arrows, select View > AutoConnect.

2. Point to the arrow that points the direction you want to add a shape, and select a shape from the mini toolbar.

   If you want a shape that isn't on the mini toolbar, drag a shape from the Shapes pane to an AutoConnect arrow.

Connect shapes

1. Select Home > Connector.

2. Drag a connector from one shape to another.

3. When you're done, select the Pointer Tool.

Add text to a shape

1. Select the shape.

2. Type the text.

3. When you're done, click outside the shape or press Esc.