Would you like to create basic diagrams and flowcharts in Visio, but can’t really justify a full license? Soon, you won’t have to!
Short version:
Microsoft are adding Visio to Microsoft 365 commercial plans for all users at no additional cost. Visio in Microsoft 365 comes with a web app that offers core functionalities of Visio and allows you to create, edit, and share professional diagrams and integrates with a variety of Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft Teams, for a collaborative diagramming experience. Due November 2021 to late January 2022 at no extra cost.
Details:
By default, this new Visio web app will be available to you and all your colleagues if they have been subscribed to a commercial Microsoft 365 plan by your organisation (which they probably have). This web app is not a replacement for existing Visio subscription plans but intended to meet the essential diagramming needs of Microsoft 365 users.
The new Visio web app is designed to provide you and your colleagues access to the core functionalities of Visio. It will enable you to create, edit, and collaborate on Visio diagrams from virtually anywhere, and at any time.
Main benefits:
- Easy to create professional diagrams: A simple Getting Started experience offers a selection of pre-crafted starter diagrams and contextual tips and tricks to help you quickly create diagrams.
- Seamless collaboration: Lets you edit diagrams and flowcharts simultaneously with colleagues who are also using Visio and encourage greater collaboration on diagrams with in-app presence and shape-specific comments.
- Integrated experience: You can collaborate on Visio files directly in Teams, create data-driven Visio diagrams in excel, and easily add diagrams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
Availability:
Due November 2021 to late January 2022 at no extra cost.
Related Links:
Once this feature is rolled out to you, the Visio tile will be available in ‘All apps’ on www.office.com, or you can visit http://visio.office.com/ to get started.
Check status:
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 72235.
MC295017
