More Flowchart Symbols: Start/End Symbol
More Flowchart Symbols: Start/End Symbol
Start/End Symbol
The terminator symbol marks the starting or ending point of the system. It usually contains the word "Start" or "End."
Document Symbol
A printed document or report.
Decision Symbol
A decision or branching point. Lines representing different decisions emerge from different points of the diamond.
Input/Output Symbol
Represents material or information entering or leaving the system, such as customer order (input) or a product (output).
Preparation Symbol
Represents a set-up to another step in the process.
Connector Symbol
Indicates that the flow continues where a matching symbol (containing the same letter) has been placed.
Or Symbol
Indicates that the process flow continues in more than two branches.
Merge Symbol
Indicates a step where two or more sub-lists or sub-processes become one.
Collate Symbol
Sort Symbol
Indicates a step that organizes a list of items into a sequence or sets based on some predetermined criteria.
Subroutine Symbol
Indicates a sequence of actions that perform a specific task embedded within a larger process. This sequence of actions could be described in more detail on a separate flowchart.
Delay Symbol
Indicates a delay in the process.
Database Symbol
Indicates a list of information with a standard structure that allows for searching and sorting.
Display Symbol
Indicates a step that displays information.
Off Page
Indicates that the process continues off page.