There are eight types of shape Data in Visio 2013. These are:įixed List, which is a dropdown list that allows viewers to choose an option. Shape data is data that describes properties of your shape. Updating diagrams with refreshed data from external sourcesĬreating hyperlinks to link shapes to websites and local files Linking diagrams to external data sources While it's true that Visio 2013 gives you all the tools you need to create all types of drawings, then customize the look and feel of each, the true benefit if Visio lies in the data tools that it provides. Flowcharts and diagrams are only mere drawings without data to back them up, and Visio gives you all the methods that you need to incorporate and link to that data. Themes, variants, and Quick Styles are aspects that you can apply to your drawings to add and change color, apply special effects, and further customize your drawings to achieve the look and feel you want.Ī theme includes the colors, fonts, and effects in your entire drawing.Ī variant is simply a variation of a theme.Ī Quick Style applies to individual shapes whereas themes and variants apply to the entire drawing.ĭata is one of the most important aspects of Visio 2013. Without the data capabilities that the program contains, it would be nothing more than an overdressed SmartArt or chart creation program like you see in other Office programs such as Word. Applying Themes, Variants, and Quick Styles
If you choose Distribute Horizontally, the two outer shapes are left in place, and the other shapes' spacing is adjusted accordingly. However, you can also choose to distribute the shapes evenly.
Of course, you can click on Auto Space if you'd like to select it. It will have a darker border than the rest when the bounding box is around the shapes. Hover your mouse over Auto Space to see how the anchor shape stays in place, but the other shapes are moved to that the distance between the edges of the shapes is the same. The anchor shape is the furthermost left shape.
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