Flowcharting Symbols

Symbol	Name	Description
	Process	A step, action, or operation.
	Predefined Subprocess	A formally defined sub-process.
	Alternative Process	An alternate to the normal process step.
	Terminator	A start or end point of a process or procedure.
	Decision	A decision or branch in the process.
	Delay	A waiting period.
	Document	A document or report.
	Multi-Document	Multiple documents or reports.
	Preparation	A preparation or set-up step or subprocess.
	Display	A machine display.
	Manual Input	Manually input into a system.
	Manual Operation	A process step that is not automated.
	On-Page Connector	A jump from one point to another.
	Off-Page Connector	Continuation to another page.
	Transfer	Transfer of materials.
	Or	Logical "Or."
	Summing Junction	Logical "And."
	Collate	Organizing data into a standard format or arrangement.
	Sort	Sorting of data into some pre-defined order.
	Merge	Merge multiple processes into one.
	Extract	Extract / split processes OR evaluation of finished products or goods.
	Stored Data	A defined set or subset of data in a database.
	Database	A defined database.
	Flow Line	Indicates the direction of flow for materials and/or information.