How to create a flowchart in Miro

Learn how to build a flowchart in Miro using shapes, connectors, and text labels to map out processes, decisions, and workflows.

Quick answer

Open a Miro board, click Shapes and lines in the left toolbar, and pick Rectangle, Oval or Rhombus. Click or drag on the canvas to place the shape, type a label, then select it and drag from one of the blue dots on its edge to another shape to draw a connector arrow.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open or create a Miro board to work on
  2. Click Shapes and lines in the left toolbar
  3. Pick Rectangle, Oval or Rhombus and place it on the canvas
  4. Type a label inside the shape
  5. Drag from a blue dot on a shape's edge to another shape to connect them
  6. Duplicate a shape with Cmd+D (Mac) or Ctrl+D (Windows) for more steps
  7. Export the board with the Export this board button when finished

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Summary

Miro's shapes and connectors let you map processes, decisions, and workflows visually on an infinite canvas. Flowcharts help teams document logic, plan projects, and communicate steps clearly without separate diagramming software.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open or create a board

    Log into Miro and open an existing board, or create a new one to start fresh. If you're starting from scratch, follow the steps to create a board before adding any flowchart elements.

  2. Step 2

    Open the Shapes panel

    Click Shapes and lines in the left-side toolbar. The panel lists Line, Arrow, Elbow arrow and Block arrow, plus the shapes Rectangle, Oval, Rhombus and Triangle, which are the building blocks of most flowcharts.

  3. Step 3

    Place your first shape

    Click a shape in the panel, then click or drag on the canvas to place it. Rectangles usually represent process steps, while the Rhombus (diamond) represents decision points. Pick the shape that fits what you're mapping.

  4. Step 4

    Add text to each shape

    With the shape selected, type a short label describing that step, or double-click the shape to edit its text. Press Escape or click outside the shape to finish.

  5. Step 5

    Connect shapes with arrows

    Select a shape to show the blue dots on its edges, then drag from one dot to another shape to draw a connector arrow. The arrow stays attached to both shapes.

  6. Step 6

    Duplicate and arrange additional steps

    Select a shape and press Ctrl+D (or Cmd+D on Mac), or choose Duplicate from the More menu in the floating toolbar, then reposition the copy along your flow.

  7. Step 7

    Share or export your flowchart

    Click the Share button in the top-right corner to invite teammates. If you need a static copy, click Export this board in the top-left toolbar and choose Save as PDF or Export as image.

Why this matters

You need to document a new onboarding process, a decision tree, or a technical workflow so your team stops asking the same questions. Building the flowchart in Miro gives everyone one visual reference to look at.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I use sticky notes instead of shapes in a flowchart?

    Sticky notes can sit on the same board as shapes. We built this flowchart from a rectangle and a rhombus connected with an arrow.

  • Which shapes can I use?

    The Shapes and lines panel offers Rectangle, Oval, Rhombus and Triangle, plus Line, Arrow, Elbow arrow, Block arrow and Divider, and a More shapes option.

  • How do I export my flowchart?

    Click the Export this board button in the top-left toolbar and choose Save as PDF or Export as image.

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