Understanding the Default Flowchart Layout and Shapes

The default flowchart layout in QuoteCloud is a structured starting template that organizes diagram elements into a clear visual hierarchy. It typically shows start points, process steps, decision nodes, and end points so viewers can follow a logical process flow at a glance.

QuoteCloud's default flowchart set includes the most common elements: rectangles for process steps, diamonds for decision points, ovals (or rounded terminals) for start and end nodes, and directional arrows to show flow between elements. These provide an immediate, standard vocabulary for business and technical diagrams.

Use rectangles to represent actions or process steps, diamonds to indicate branching decisions (for example Yes/No outcomes), ovals to mark the start and end of the flow, and arrows to show direction and sequence. Choosing the correct shape helps readers understand each element's role quickly and reduces misinterpretation.

Familiarity with the default layout speeds up diagram creation and ensures your flowchart starts with a clear, logical structure. Starting from a consistent template reduces ambiguity, improves readability, and makes later customizations—such as swapping shapes or changing layout—faster and more predictable.

Yes. The default layout is fully editable: you can change shape types, reposition elements, adjust visual styles like colors, borders, and fonts, and replace shapes as needed. Customization lets you align diagrams with branding and particular workflow needs.

To add shapes, drag new elements from the diagram palette into the canvas or use the insert controls. Connect shapes by dragging connector handles or drawing arrows between anchors, and remove elements by selecting them and deleting. These basic actions let you build and refine processes quickly while maintaining the default layout's logical flow.

Yes. Flowcharts are a useful way to map sales workflows, approval paths, or pricing decision logic inside your documents. Embedding a clear diagram into quote software or proposal software outputs helps prospects and internal teams understand process steps, decision points, and next actions—improving clarity in sales quoting software and sales proposal software contexts.

Keep diagrams simple and focused: use the default shapes consistently, label arrows and decision branches clearly, align and space elements evenly, and apply a consistent color and font scheme that matches your branding. Start from the default template to ensure logical structure, then customize styling to make diagrams match your quotes or proposals for a professional finish.