Data visualization
Get real-world operational insights with Visio
Bring your ideas to life by creating compelling diagrams connected to data. Gain business insights using Visio with Power BI and Excel.
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Bring your ideas to life with data linking
Quickly overlay data1 on top of an IT network, manufacturing plant, or complex process to gain meaningful operational insights. As your data refreshes, your data visualizations update automatically.
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Customize visualizations easily
Surface data patterns the way you want. Choose from default data graphics for icons, colors, and text, or easily create your own visualization by configuring Visio smart shapes.
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Communicate one version of truth
Easily and securely share data-linked diagrams across your organization. Anyone can view these diagrams in Visio Online, helping keep everyone in sync.

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Convert Excel process data into Visio diagrams
Use the wizard to easily convert Excel data into Visio flowcharts with Data Visualizer. 3Changes reflect bidirectionally, so updates to your Excel data appear in the associated diagram, and vice versa.

1. Visio currently supports multiple data sources, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Services, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Azure, and Microsoft SharePoint Lists and Business Connectivity Services.
2. Anyone can view a Visio Visual report, but only Visio Online subscribers can edit visuals. Power BI sold separately.
3. Data Visualizer is only available for Visio Online Plan 2 subscribers. Microsoft Excel sold separately.