Frequent question: Is decision a flowchart symbol?

How do you show a decision in a flowchart?

Traditional flowcharts use a diamond symbol to represent a decision. There are three inherent problems with this: A decision symbol immediately introduces two directions of information flow, breaking the left-to-right rule and making the flowchart more difficult to follow.

What are the 5 symbols used in a flowchart design?

5 Basic Flowchart Symbols

• The Oval or Pill Shape – represents the start/end.
• The Rectangle Shape – represents a process.
• The Parallelogram Shape – represents the input/output of the information.
• The Diamond Shape – represents a decision.
• The Arrow Shape – represents the flow of the sequence.