Create an Org Chart from Scratch

Adhere to the steps below to create an organizational chart from scratch:

Step 1: Click the New button from the left menu bar. Select Organizational Chart from the expanded menu to get a basic layout.

wondershare edrawmax org chart from
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Step 2: Navigate the left-side panel if you want to add shapes to the org chart. Choose your desired chart symbols from the available choices. Drag them into the drawing page and customize it based on your needs.

org chart from scratch symbols

Step 3: To design your organizational chart, go to the Design tab to apply colors and font changes that match your needs.

org chart from scratch design

Step 4: To fill in the org chart, select the shape, and you will notice a floating toolbar. Click More from the options, and click Import.

org chart import data

Step 5: Click Browse to locate your file. Find the data file that contains employee information from your local storage and click Next.

org chart data file

Step 6: See how your worksheet data aligns with the import window on this page. If you're done with the data, click Next.

org chart from scratch modify data

Step 7: Tailor employee data and photo presentation on the form, then click Finish. You can now adjust the shape's color as required, save your changes, and export in various file formats.

org charts file format