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2. MODULE 1: Introduction to Visio & Connecting Shapes
Introduction to the Visio 2010 Interface (The Ribbon, The Backstage View, Mini-Toolbar & The Quick Access Toolbar)
Use Smart Shapes (Stencils – Drawing Shapes)
Drawing Page Tabs
Stencils for Quick Shapes
Agile Status Bar
Add shapes with mini-toolbar (automatic alignment and spacing)
Modify and add text to shapes
Connect shapes
Align and space automatically
Create hyperlinks

3. MODULE 2: Create Complex Shapes, Templates, Stencils & Styles
Create open and closed shapes
Modify, group, and combine shapes
Use scaling and layers
Area for frequently used shapes
Preview formatting changes
Containers
Create and edit stencils
Save templates
Real-time meaning of data in graphics
Define styles for text, line and fill
IntelliSense

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5. Books (not free) Book$ from Micro$oft Pre$$
Microsoft Visio 2010 – Step by Step ~= $20
Microsoft Visio 2013 – Step by Step ~= $22
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There is NO Microsoft Press Visio – Inside Out