Add and connect shapes in Visio

Add a shape

1. Select a category in the Shapes pane:
   More Shapes, Quick Shapes, ...
2. Select a shape and drag it to the drawing page.

Add and automatically connect shapes

1. Point to a shape until the AutoConnect arrows appear around the shape.
   If you don't see the AutoConnect arrows, select View > AutoConnect.
2. Point to the arrow that points the direction you want to add a shape, and select a shape from the mini toolbar.
   If you want a shape that isn't on the mini toolbar, drag a shape from the Shapes pane to an AutoConnect arrow.

Connect shapes

1. Select Home > Connector.
2. Drag a connector from one shape to another.
3. When you're done, select the Pointer Tool.

Add text to a shape

1. Select the shape.
2. Type the text.
3. When you're done, click outside the shape or press Esc.