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How to create flowcharts in whiteboards

Learn how to efficiently create flowcharts using Confluence whiteboards with this step-by-step guide.

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Learn how to efficiently create flowcharts using Confluence whiteboards with this step-by-step guide. From initiating a new page to selecting the right templates and customizing your diagram, this tutorial will empower you to visualize processes and streamline team brainstorming sessions.

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  1. Click the Create button

    Clicking the 'Create' button will open a new dialog where you can initiate the creation of a new page, document, or other content in Confluence.

    Click the Create button
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  2. Click the Whiteboard option

    This action opens a collaborative whiteboard where team members can brainstorm and visualize ideas in real-time.

    Click the Whiteboard option
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  3. Click here to select a template

    By clicking here, you'll be able to choose from various templates designed for brainstorming, planning, and other collaborative tasks within the Confluence whiteboard.

    Click here to select a template
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  4. Type 'flow' in the Template Search

    Enter 'flow' into the search field to find templates specifically designed for flowchart creation. This will display a selection of professional templates tailored for visualizing processes.

    Type 'flow' in the Template Search
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  5. Click the Use template button

    This action selects a predefined template to start your whiteboard session, streamlining the setup process for your brainstorming or workflow activities.

    Click the Use template button
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  6. Click the Following Stop54% Rovo Button

    This action will open the options for known styles, allowing you to select between 'grid' or 'dotted' formats for your current whiteboard structure.

    Click the Following Stop54% Rovo Button
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  7. Type 'Submit purchase request' in Ak editor

    In the Ak editor textarea, enter 'Submit purchase request' to define your request. This input will be used for processing your submission through the associated workflow.

    Type 'Submit purchase request' in Ak editor
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  8. Click the Generate Diagram button

    This action will initiate the process of creating a diagram based on your current selections or inputs in the whiteboard.

    Click the Generate Diagram button
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  9. Type 'Manager approval' in the text area

    Enter 'Manager approval' in the Ak editor textarea to indicate the approval needed for the current task or process.

    Type 'Manager approval' in the text area
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  10. Click the Ask Rovo button

    Clicking the 'Ask Rovo' button will prompt the Rovo assistant to generate a diagram based on the elements you have selected in the whiteboard.

    Click the Ask Rovo button
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