Microsoft Excel Visio Data Visualizer Add In for Excel: My Review

I wanted to let you know about a really cool new add in for Microsoft Excel. This is one of those modern add-ins you can download from the Microsoft store. This add-in can allow you to easily create hierarchy type process maps and flow charts. The free version creates standalone type charts. The paid version, the one Microsoft would like you to buy, connects you to the online Visio service. The idea is that you can create a process map in Excel, automatically generate an editable Visio file, and then integrate that into Power Point. Today, I&only deal with the *FREE* version. How to install the Microsoft Excel Data Visualizer You can install Data Visualizer to your Office 365 installation. Go to Insert / Get Add Ins. Search for "data visualizer." When you see the Microsoft Excel Data Visualizer tool, select Add. Once installed, you&need to login with your Office 365 Account to gain access. To insert a new diagram, go Insert / My Add-ins and select My Add-ins / Microsoft Data Visualizer. Diagram Types The are three diagram types available. These types are as follows: Basic Flow Chart, Cross-Functional Flowchart, and Organization Chart. Cross Functional Flow Charts There are five default flowchart types for Cross Functional charts. Sometimes these are referred to as "swim lane" charts. Here are the defaults: Organization Chart There are five organizational chart types. These charts create hierarchies useful for modeling organizational structures. However, with...