Extensions: Make a Flowchart

In this extension video, you will change the colors of your flowchart’s shapes to make it more user-friendly and easier to understand.

To complete this lesson, you will: Choose fill colors for your shapes, And change the font style and color for your title text.

To begin, open Google Drive.

Then, open the Drawing.

Next, choose colors for your flowchart shapes.

Color-coding the same parts in your flowchart will make it look consistent and easier to read and understand.

For example, you might select the same color for your start and end points, since they both use the same terminator shape.

Assigning a specific color to each type of shape sends a visual signal to your viewer that they are related.

Next, change the color of your decision shape.

Because of the importance of a decision in a flowchart, use a color that will make it stand out.

Use the same color for any additional decision shapes your flowchart may have.

Then, change the color of your process shapes.

Next, format your flowchart’s title to make it visually appealing and easier to read.

Choose a font for your title that suits your flowchart.

Changing the font can alter the look and feel of your text.

Whatever font you choose, make sure your viewer can read it easily.

Then, change the color of your title.

Make sure the text color you select is easy to see.

Now that you’ve color-coded your shapes and added formatting to your title, your flowchart is easier to read, understand, and follow! Now, it’s your turn: Add fill color to each flowchart shape type, And change the style and color of the title text.

To use or share your flowchart outside of Google Drawings, you will need to save it as an image file.

In this extension, you will download your flowchart as an image file and add it to a document.

Adding your flowchart to a document makes it easier for others to understand difficult concepts by using a visual element.

You can add a flowchart to papers, assignments, and projects to help your audience understand the information you are trying to communicate.

To begin, open Google Drive.

Then, open the flowchart drawing.

Download your flowchart as a JPG file so you can use it in other projects.

“JPGs” are small files of images that load easily on most web pages.

Photos taken with a smartphone or digital camera are usually JPGs. JPGs are also commonly used for images on social media and are usually easy to insert into other documents.

Next, open a blank document and rename it.

Then, insert your flowchart JPG into the document.

Like with other images in Google Docs, you can resize your flowchart image, Align it in the document however you like to make it look neat and organized, And add a colored border to make it stand out.

You’ve learned a useful way to add your flowchart to assignments, projects, papers, and other types of documents..

You can also: Share your flowchart on social media, Add it to a presentation, Include it on a webpage, Or attach it to an email.

Now, it’s your turn: Download your flowchart as a JPG, Create and rename a new document, Insert flowchart image into the document, And format your flowchart image.

In this extension, you will share your flowchart drawing with a partner, ask for feedback, and make changes based on your partner’s suggestions.

While your flowchart may make sense to you, another person may not make the same connections when looking at it.

Getting another person to review your work can give you a different perspective and ensure your flowchart is correct and easy to understand.

To complete this lesson, you will: Share your flowchart drawing with a partner, Ask for feedback, Review your partner’s feedback, And revise your drawing based on the suggestions you like.

To begin, open Google Drive.

Then, open the flowchart drawing.

Open the share settings.

Add the email address of the person you want to share your drawing with.

Select the permission you want to use: Edit means the person you share with can make changes directly in your drawing.

Comment allows them to make comments, but not change the drawing.

And view lets them see your drawing only.

For this extension, select “can comment.” Then, write a message to the person or people you would like feedback from.

Be specific about the kind of feedback you would like to see.

For example, you may want to know whether your flowchart makes sense, or whether the formatting makes it look organized and visually appealing.

Your partner can provide you feedback by inserting comments directly into your drawing.

When your partner makes comments on your drawing, you will be notified by email.

Decide which suggestions you’d like to use and make changes to your drawing based on those suggestions.

Now, it’s your turn: Share your flowchart drawing with a partner, Ask for feedback, Review your partner’s feedback, And revise your flowchart drawing based on the suggestions you like.