How to change flowchart shapes in Excel

Excel 2016
Business process charts like employee routines, document preparation and approval, or online user navigation path on a website or a Web store are different from academic flows of algorithms. Usually, academic applications use a limited number of standard shape types, but different shapes give a better look and simplify understanding in business. However, it is hard to decide which shape is appropriate for the specific block.

In Microsoft 365 in general and in Excel, you don't need to plan because you can easily change the shape outline at any stage.

To change flowchart shapes in Excel, do the following:

   1.   Select the shape you want to change:

Shape for changing in Excel 365

   2.   On the Shape Format tab, in the Insert Shapes group, select the Edit Shape dropdown list:

Insert Shapes group in Excel 365

   3.   In the Edit Shape list, select the Change Shape dropdown list and then choose the shape you prefer:

Different Shapes in Excel 365

   4.   Change the format for the changed shape:

Changed Shape in Excel 365

See also how to change format shapes in Excel.

See also this tip in French: Comment changer les formes de diagramme dans Excel.

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