Microsoft Visio 2007

Microsoft Visio 2007 software helps you visually communicate processes and information systems, from simple organizational charts to complex software process flows. Get the most out of Visio through the resources below.

Visio Professional 2007 and Visio Standard 2007 are available to qualifying nonprofits on TechSoup Stock for $22 and $10 respectively, thanks to a generous donation from Microsoft.

Product Info and Support

Microsoft Visio 2007
Microsoft's official help and support page offers resources including help and how-to articles and free templates (with shapes for common drawings like a floor plan) for the 2007 version of Visio.

Changes in Visio 2007
Microsoft details the differences between Visio 2003 and 2007 — so experienced users know what to expect in terms of interface and tool updates.

Microsoft Visio IT Pro Toolbox
Microsoft provides this resource to help IT professionals get the most out of Visio. Includes white papers, security tools, and case studies.

Downloads

Visio 2007 Viewer
If you want to share the Visio 2007 files you produce with colleagues who don't have the software installed, have them download this free viewer. They can display Visio 2007 files in Internet Explorer, but they won't be able to edit them.

Webcasts and Resources

Microsoft Office System Webcast: A First Look at Office Visio 2007
Listen to an hour-long Webcast produced by Microsoft that walks you through Visio 2007. (Note: You will need to register with a Windows Live ID and provide additional contact information to watch.)

Visio 2007 Prodcast — Ritu Chaturvedi, Product Manager, Visio
In this half-hour audio Webcast, Visio product manager Ritu Chaturvedi discusses the capabilities of Visio 2007, including new "pivot diagrams" — visual ways to drill down into data and graphically represent the results.

Visio MVPs
This excellent Web site, created by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (technical gurus who volunteer their expertise), has links to many Visio-specific sites for tips, downloads, and more.

Blogs

Visio Guy
Chris Roth's blog is all about Visio — with tips, templates, and other tidbits for Visio power users.

John Marshall's Visio Blog
John Marshall's Visio blog focuses on technical issues and tips for power users, but novice and intermediate users may also find worthy nuggets of advice.