An oval or elongated circle represents the start or end of a process.
Start or End
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
Rectangle/square box shows instructions/ actions/activity
Process or
Operation
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
Arrow represents direction of flow/ process from one step to another
Step or Flowline
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
Diamond box represents decision on particular activity
Decision
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
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Represents storage of material/parts
Storage
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
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Shows delay in operation/process/ activity
Delay/Wait
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
Represents supportive documents required
Document
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PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS
Alternate of elongated circle that also used to represents the start or end of a process
Start or End
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Description
PROCEss FLOW CHART SYMBOLS