

Replace Shapes by right-clicking, or use the Change Shape gallery on the Home tab to replace a shape inside a container or diagram without affecting the layout or the diagram information.Ĭollaboration and Coauthoring after uploading a file to SharePoint or SkyDrive lets several people work on a single file at the same time. Page Duplication makes it easier to copy an existing page by right-clicking the Duplicate option. New formatting options and Office effects improve diagrams.

User Interface Redesign has a more streamlined, easier-to-use interface that simplifies applying styles, themes, gradients, and effects. UML and Database Templates now use the same drag-and-drop functionality as other templates. SharePoint Workflow template now has stages, steps, loops, and custom actions. Quicker design with new professional design themes, one-click application, and new theme variants. New Shape Designs and Containers make finding the right item easier, and many new stencil shapes and containers have been added. There are new organizational charts, timelines, and basic and detailed network diagrams. Quick starts with new templates and redesigned favorites that make picking formats to start diagramming easier. It’s $13/month (with annual subscription) price tag is a bit easier to swallow: break-even with the Professional version cames at 3 3/4 years.

Standard – the basic version with tools to create diagrams and org charts with effects and themes.Visio 2013 is available only as a stand-alone product, and is not included in any of Microsoft’s Office 2013 Suites. You can create polished, well-organized diagrams of most types of informational set, including floor plans, business processes, flowcharts, and networks. Microsoft Visio 2013 lets you organize and lay out complex data with professional designs in just a few clicks.
