Flowchart Symbols

Input/Output

One paper document

Input/Output

Multiple paper documents

Input

Manual Data entry

Output

On screen display

Process

Manual one, task performed by person

Process

Automated process

Process

Sub-process indicating a separate but related process occurs

Process

Decision split. Process flow forks down one path depending on whether condition is met or not

Data storage

Electronic data store, (only accessible by a computer)

Data storage

Paper data store (filled documents only accessible by a person). Indicates filling order; A -alphabetical, C - chronological, N - numerical

Flows & Connectors

Process and data movement

Flows & Connectors

Telecommunications link

Flows & Connectors

On-page connector (process continues at same letter on page)

Flows & Connectors

Off-page connector (process continues at same letter on different page)

Other

Annotation (comment about linked item)

Other

Physical goods, typically indicating the movement of physical goods along the process