Synopses & Reviews
"For anyone who needs to create polished business diagrams quickly, Visio 5 For Dummies provides a practical guide. This book is a great tool for users of Visio Standard 5.0, the undisputed leader in business diagramming." Jarvis E. D. Weld, Product Manager, Visio Standard
Visio 5 "Cheat Sheet" Included!
Your Guide to Maximizing the Power of Visio Covers Standard, Technical, and Professional Editions This easy-to-read and understand guide gives you information you need to use the popular Visio 5 drawing and diagramming software right out of the box. Walking you through the basics and beyond, Visio® 5 For Dummies® shows you how to add a whole new level of sophistication to your business documents, from flowcharts that really flow to terrific technical schematics.
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Turn out snazzy-looking charts and diagrams that really get your point across
- Insert Visio illustrations into your Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files and maximize the impact of your reports and presentations
- Save time and trouble by using Visio's wizards and SmartShapes
- Make the most of stencils with an exclusive pictorial index of the most popular stencils
- Get the hang of Visio shapes and customize them to suit the project at hand
- Discover advanced Visio techniques like connecting drawings to database records
- Explore all the ways you can integrate Visio into your Web page
Synopsis
Create snazzy-looking charts and diagrams that get your point across with the powerful and popular Visio drawing and diagramming software. Add a whole new level of sophistication to your business documents (from flowcharts that really flow to terrific technical schematics) with Visio 5 and Visio 5 For Dummies, your fast and friendly guide to making the most of the standard, technical, and professional editions of this handy tool for creating visual aids for all occasions.
Inside Visio 5 For Dummies, you'll discover quick and easy ways to insert Visio illustrations into your Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in order to boost the impact of your reports and presentations. Use the Visio wizards and SmartShapes to save time and trouble, put the program's stencils to work with an exclusive pictorial index of the most popular stencils, and get the hang of Visio shapes as you customize them to suit the project at hand. Master advanced Visio techniques, such as connecting drawings to databases, and explore all the ways to integrate Visio into your Web pages. Find all this information here, packed inside this indispensable plain-English guide!
About the Author
About the Author - Debbie Walkowski has logged more than 17 years in the computer industry. An accomplished software trainer, she is the author of more than 15 books on a wide range of technical topics.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Starting with Visio 5 Basics.
Chapter 1: Visio 101.
Chapter 2: Hot Off the Press: Printing.
PART II: Creating Basic Drawings.
Chapter 3: Getting into Shape.
Chapter 4: Say What?: Incorporating Text.
Chapter 5: Connecting Shapes.
PART III: Customizing Your Work.
Chapter 6: Making Your Drawings Precisely Right.
Chapter 7: Shape Up!
Chapter 8: Working with Pages.
Chapter 9: Love That Layered Look.
Chapter 10: Save Time with Visio Wizards.
PART IV: For the Die-hard Visio Junkie: Using More Advanced Stuff.
Chapter 11: Creating Stencils, Masters, Templates, and Styles.
Chapter 12: Storing, Using, and Protecting Information in Your Shapes.
Chapter 13: Using Visio with Other Programs.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 14: Answers to Ten (Or So) Burning Questions about Visio.
Chapter 15: Ten of Visio's Coolest Stencils and Wizards.
Chapter 16: Ten of the Best Visio Tips.
Chapter 17: Ten Really Slick Drawings from the Makers of Visio.
Appendix: Stencil Gallery.
Index.
Book Registration Information.