Google Docs doesn’t have a built-in feature specifically for creating flowcharts. However, you can use Google Drawings, integrated with Google Docs, to create flowcharts and insert them into your document. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open Google Docs: Open your Google Docs document where you want to insert the flowchart.
- Insert a Drawing:
- Click on “Insert” in the top menu.
- Hover over “Drawing” in the dropdown menu.
- Select “+ New.”
- Create Your Flowchart:
- In the drawing window, click on the image icon to upload an existing flowchart image or use the drawing tools to create a new one.
- Draw shapes, lines, and add text to represent your flowchart elements.
- Format and Customize:
- Use the toolbar in the drawing window to format your shapes, lines, and text.
- Change colors, add arrows, adjust sizes, etc.
- Save and Close:
- Once you’re done, click “Save and Close” in the top-right corner.
- Insert the Drawing into Google Docs:
- Click on the place in your document where you want to insert the flowchart.
- Go to “Insert” > “Drawing” > “From Drive.”
- Find and select the drawing you created in Google Drawings and click “Insert.”
- Resize and Position:
- Click on the inserted drawing to resize or reposition it within your Google Docs document.
- Edit the Drawing:
- If you need to change the flowchart, click on the drawing and then select “Edit” to open the drawing in Google Drawings.
Google Drawings: Google Drawings is a web-based vector drawing tool integrated into the Google Drive suite. It allows users to create diagrams, charts, and illustrations, making it suitable for tasks such as collaboratively creating flowcharts, mind maps, and simple drawings.
Google Docs: Google Docs is a cloud-based word processing application by Google. It enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online, offering real-time collaboration features for teams to work together on text-based documents, including reports, essays, and articles.