Flowchart Template

What this template is for

This flowchart template gives you a ready-made structure for mapping any process from start to finish. Use it to show how steps connect, where decisions branch, and which paths lead to different outcomes. Whether you are documenting a business process, planning a software flow, or explaining a procedure to a team, a flowchart turns a wall of text into a diagram anyone can follow in seconds. The hand-drawn style makes it easy to share drafts without them looking unfinished.

When to use this template

• Map a software deployment pipeline with branching conditions for test failures and rollbacks.
• Document a customer support escalation process so every agent follows the same path.
• Design an employee onboarding checklist with decision branches for different roles or locations.
• Plan a budget approval workflow showing who signs off at each spending threshold.
• Create a troubleshooting guide for a recurring technical issue so the team can self-serve.
• Outline a content publishing process from draft to live, including review and sign-off steps.

How to use it

1. 1Place the start shape and label it with the event that triggers the process, such as 'User submits form'.
2. 2Add a rectangle for each action step and connect them in sequence with arrows.
3. 3Insert a diamond wherever the flow branches on a yes or no condition, and label each exit.
4. 4Connect all paths to a clear end point, or label each exit outcome so nothing is left open.
5. 5Trim each label to five words or fewer — if a step needs more, break it into two shapes.

Quick example