MS Visio for the web
If you need Help!
- About Using Visio for the web, you can report an incident / submit a request.
- You can also reach the Service Desk by phone at 77777 or by e-mail at service-desk@cern.ch.
What is Microsoft Visio for the web?
MS Visio for the web is the free online version of the MS Visio Plan 2 (desktop version). This web app in your Microsoft 365 subscription gives you a powerful tool for your essential drawing needs.
MS Visio for the web is available for free for anybody (*) who has a OneDrive license.
(*) including Windows, Mac and Linux users
How to request a OneDrive License?
If you don't have a OneDrive license, please request one using the following form: Request OneDrive Licence. and select OneDrive from the list of proposed applications.
How to access Visio for the web?
Open Visio for the web and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in (with your work or school account).
Can I use Visio for the web on a Mac?
Yes, you can use Visio for the web to view, create, and edit Visio files in the Safari or Chrome browser on your Mac. There’s nothing to install.
Which browsers work with Visio for the web?
Use the most recent versions of the following browsers.
- Windows 10/11: Edge, Firefox, or Chrome
- MacOS: Edge, Safari 10 and higher, or Chrome
- Linux: Edge, Firefox or Chrome on Linux, but some features may not be available.
What you can do with Visio for the web ?
With MS Visio for the web, you can view, create, and edit a diagram (*) in the same way as other Office Online documents (docx/Word, xlsx/Excel, pptx/Powerpoint). You can also view other types of diagrams that can't be created in Visio for the web.
(*) block diagrams, flowcharts and cross-functional flowcharts, UML diagrams, SDL diagrams, Azure diagrams, network diagrams, and more.
You can create and edit the following file format: Visio Drawing (.vsdx)
Visio for the web does not support
- legacy (.vsd) files for viewing or editing.
- vsd files that have been converted to .vsdx.
- Consult all the Types of diagrams that are supported in Visio for the web.
- To learn more about compatibility:
Supported capabilities and types of diagrams
The following table shows the capabilities and types of diagrams you can create and/or edit in Visio for the web with each plan.
| Category | Features or Diagram type | Visio for the web | Visio Plan 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visio web app | Create and edit diagrams with Visio for the web | x | x |
| Collaboration | Co-authoring and commenting | x | x |
| General diagrams | Basic Diagrams | x | x |
| Block Diagrams | x | x | |
| Business Matrix | x | x | |
| Venn Diagrams | x | x | |
| Cycle Diagrams | x | x | |
| Pyramid Diagrams | x | x | |
| Basic business diagrams | Business frameworks | x | x |
| Basic organization charts | x | x | |
| Infographic timelines | x | x | |
| Process diagrams | Basic Flowcharts | x | x |
| Process Diagrams | x | x | |
| Cross-functional Flowcharts | x | ||
| SDL Diagrams | x | ||
| Audit, EPC, and fault tree diagrams | x | ||
| IT Database diagrams | UML Diagrams | x | |
| ERD Diagrams – Chen’s Notation | x | ||
| Network diagrams | Basic Network | x | |
| Detailed Network | x | ||
| Azure Diagrams | x | ||
| AWS Diagrams | x | ||
| Process model flowcharts | Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) | x | |
| Maps and floor plans | Floor plan, HVAC plans, and plant layout | x | |
| Schedule diagrams | Timeline diagrams, Gantt charts, and PERT charts | x | |
| Business diagrams | ITIL, Pivot, Six Sigma diagram, and Value-stream maps | x | |
| Organization charts* | - | x |
* Organization charts are partially supported in Visio for the web. Some capabilities, such as pictures and employee fields are not available in Visio Online.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major Visio features available across web and desktop apps. This table may change.
| Application feature | Visio for the web | Visio Plan 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Apply rich formatting to text and shapes | Yes | Yes |
| Arrange objects | Yes | Yes |
| Build mashup solutions | Yes | Yes |
| Create diagrams | Yes | Yes |
| Cut, copy, and paste | Yes | Yes |
| Edit diagrams | Yes | Yes |
| Embed diagram in a SharePoint, web, or blog page | Yes | No |
| Find | Yes | Yes |
| Font formatting | Yes | Yes |
| Hyperlinks (1) | Yes (3) | Yes |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Office Add-ins | No | Yes |
| Offline viewing | No | Yes |
| Print to PDF | Yes (4) | Yes |
| Proofing tools | No | Yes |
| Real-time co-authoring | Yes | No |
| Save As or Download a copy | Yes | Yes |
| Share a diagram (2) | Yes | Yes |
| Tell Me | No | Yes |
| Undo and redo | Yes | Yes |
| View and add comments | Yes | Yes |
| View shape data | Yes (3) | Yes |
| View Visio files in the browser | Yes | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes (5) | Yes |
Info
- 1 Follow hyperlinks (cannot insert or edit them).
- 2 Share via SharePoint or One Drive and share with users who do not have SharePoint or OneDrive.
- 3 Not available in Visio for the web Editor.
- 4 Not available in Visio for the web Viewer.
- 5 Available in Visio for the web Editor.