How to use Creately
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Transcript of How to use Creately
McKenzie McCart
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• Definition
• Diagram Types
• “Creately” Features
• How to use it?
What is Creately?
Creately is an easy to use online diagramming software. It allows for collaboration and can make anything from business diagrams, flow charts,
and mind maps, to much more
Diagram Types• Flowcharts
• Mind Maps
• Sitemaps
• Organization charts
• Concept maps
• UI Mockups
• Database Diagram
• Wireframe
Flowchart
Sitemaps
Mind Map
Organization Chart
How to use?Visit creately.com
Pick one of the many ways to
sign up
Benefits of Signing in with Google Apps
Once logged in, click Go to App
Click New Project
Name Project Then Click “New Document”
Pick a diagram type or hit
“blank document”
A blank document allows you to create your own diagram
Click a shape design to start:Basic shapesBlock Shapes
Stars and Balloons
Click inside the shape to type. The “A” letter allows you to change font, color, size, style and location
of font
The line button is the “connect” button. It will connect shapes together.
Arrows can also be used to connect shapes
More shapes can to be added in to make a diagram
To change the color/outline of the shape, click the “Style” button
The shape’s color can be faded by clicking the “Fill” button
An image can be imported into the diagram. Click the “import” button
Upload image from computer or
from the web
The image can be placed anywhere in the document and resized.
There is a side pull out menu. The properties tab allows you to give a description of the diagram, pick diagram type, give the
diagram tags, and links to the diagram.
There is also a Notes section. Any additional information can be added in. It is also a great tool to use with
collaborators to keep track of what everyone has worked on.
The share tab allows for additional editors/collaborators to be invited.
Clicking on the “Publish” button allows you to publish the diagram to many different places
The Diagram can then be exported by clicking the “Export” button. There are various ways to export the
diagram.
Exporting to a PDF allows the user to print off a copy