A flowchart is the easiest way of organizing the information and ensuring that it’s easier to interpret. Many people don’t understand this but there are different shapes and symbols in the flowchart that indicate a specific meaning. These symbols help create a flowchart and improve understanding. So, if you want to know more about flowchart symbols, let’s check out the article in detail.

Basic Flowchart Symbols

Document Symbols	Name	Function
	Start/End Symbol	It represents all the endpoints, start points, and a potential result of the path.
	Input/Output Symbol	This symbol is also known as a data symbol and shows the data that’s available for output or input and represents the generated or used resources.
	Decision Symbol	It shows the question that has to be answered and might be split into various branches, depending on the outcomes and/or answers.
	Action or Process Symbol	As the name suggests, it represents the function, action, or process and is the most used symbol.
	Predefined Process	It shows the complicated operation or process that’s popular somewhere else as well.
	Delay Symbol	As the name reflects, it indicates a delay in the process.
	Flowline	It shows the process’s direction and is used to connect two blocks

Here is the example.

Audit Flowchart Symbols

Document Symbols	Name	Function
	Document Symbol	This symbol shows the output or input of the documents.
	Multiple Documents Symbol	This symbol represents various reports or documents.
	Database Symbol	This symbol shows data that are housed on a specific storage service and allows filtering and searching.
	Preparation Symbol	It helps differentiate between steps that prepare you for steps and work that actually performs something.

Here is the example.

Conclusion

Now that you know the meaning of flowchart symbols, you must be wondering how to create the flowchart. Fortunately, PDNob Flowchart is a great way of creating online flowcharts in the easiest manner. The tool is available online and you can export them in the form of a PDF file or image, whatever you prefer. So, are you ready to make your own flowcharts?