Flowchart Symbols
Below are the flowchart symbols that you will need when creating flowcharts for the NEA.
Symbol When it is used:
This shapes indicates the start or end of a
Start Stop
flowchart
Process A rectangular box represents a process, this
is doing something. E.g. total = num1+num2
Input/ A parallelogram represents input or output.
Output E.g. Input num1 Output total
A diamond shape represents a decision,
Decision
YES or NO e.g. is it a weekday?
This shape is used when you want to divert
Sub-process to another flowchart to complete a task
before returning to the original flowchart.