About this template
A flow chart built in Excel using a scatterplot to position nodes along a path — an example to help you understand how the underlying data is structured.
Good to know: this is built as a reference file to study and customize, not a drag-and-drop template. You connect your own data and adjust it to fit — that's the point. You learn exactly how it's made.
What's included
- A worked flow-chart example
- A scatterplot-based node-positioning technique
- A clear view of how the data is structured
How it works
A scatterplot defines node positions and horizontal bar charts form the steps. It needs hands-on work: labels don't auto-update, new series need new colors, and more steps need more bars.
Who it's for
Anyone curious how to build flow diagrams from Excel charts rather than drawing shapes.
Excel compatibility
Designed for Microsoft Excel on Windows and Mac — Microsoft 365 or Excel 2021 recommended. Built for Excel, not Google Sheets.