With Visio 2021 Professional, you'll be able to take your design and diagrams one step further than ever before. This new edition includes all of the features from previous editions as well as a few extra ones!
Improved performance
Visio 2021 Professional is the most efficient and stable version of Visio yet, with improved performance on all Windows-based systems. With this new update, you can expect to experience faster operations that will allow for a smoother workflow in your workday!
Visual refresh
The new and improved Start experience will help you start your project the right way. With a modernized ribbon, updated tabs in Visio 2021 Professional’s tab bar for easier access to tools. The all-new Monoline iconography communicates action with simple visuals. It doesn't get any more convenient than this!
Shapes and versatile templates
Visio 2021 Professional’s new flexible templates and thousands of shapes increase productivity by providing ready-made visualizations to make your work easier when using this program. To convey metadata inherent in Visio designs, use visual cues such as dimension change, colors, and more.
New Azure stencils and shapes
In Visio 2021 Professional, Microsoft has released a slew of new stencils to help you create up-to-date Azure diagrams. These new stencils may be used to create Azure diagrams for network topologies, virtual machine settings, and processes, among other things.
New AWS stencils and shapes
The new supported infrastructure forms from another major cloud provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), are another significant addition to Visio 2021 Professional. Stencils can now be used with the latest AWS shapes to aid in the creation of diagrams.
New stock media
With the updated Office stock media library, you can create professional slides with rich media content that will take any presentation from good to great! Microsoft is constantly adding more shapes and icons to this collection — check back often for fresh additions or sign up for Microsoft 365 to get the latest content any day.
Social distancing planning
Visio's new, innovative templates can help you plan for social distancing in the workplace. The included shapes will enable your company to create designs that comply with current requirements of the law in your country.
Wireframe diagrams for mobile apps
The new Visio wireframes can help you bring your mobile app ideas to life. These new mobile app templates are perfect for presenting ideas in a low-fidelity design sketch, reaching a team consensus, and laying the groundwork for a high-fidelity wireframe.
Content for crime scene investigations
Visio 2021 Professional has an exclusive feature to help you recreate crime scenes in great detail. The new Evidence, Indoor, and Outdoor stencils can be found under Maps & Floorplans when using the Crime Scene Investigation template. This includes over 25 individual elements perfect for documenting investigations!
Enhanced color picker
In Visio 2021 Professional, Microsoft has added a new input field for color values in the Colors dialog. No more need to convert between RGB and HEX formats! For any property where you can define colors on your slides or objects, you now have an option of entering them as their respective HEX codes such as #0F4C81 (Red), or 444 (Dark Gray).
