Microsoft Visio Plan 2
Maximum feature set
Direct English installers where available
Check direct English installer availability for Windows and compare features for diagrams, flowcharts, organization charts and floor plans.
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Maximum feature set
Advanced perpetual edition
Basic perpetual release
Previous expanded release
Previous basic release
An outdated generation
COMPATIBILITY
FEATURES
Build a sequence of actions using ready-made shapes and connectors. Basic web diagrams help explain a process to colleagues without complex drawings.
Use automatic shape alignment and distribution. The diagram stays tidy as you add new steps and connections.
Edit and comment on a shared web diagram with colleagues. Participants see changes in one file rather than exchanging separate copies.
In the web version with Plan 1 or Plan 2, create UML diagrams to describe a system's structure and behavior using standard notation.
In Plan 1 and Plan 2, use specialized shapes and templates for networks, Azure and AWS. They help illustrate infrastructure.
Plan 2 desktop tools link shapes to external data. Source values can be shown in the diagram with colors and graphical indicators.
In Plan 2, validate structured diagrams against rules. Detected issues help refine the diagram before sharing it.
In Plan 2, use floor plan and spatial diagram templates. Show the arrangement of workstations or rooms visually.
HELP CENTER
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Access and activation are determined by Microsoft and your existing entitlement. — Use the Microsoft account, work or school account, subscription or perpetual license that covers the selected product and edition. Downloading an installer or opening a guide does not grant a license.
Choose the language through the official installation or app settings. — Choose English in the available installer or application settings. Display and proofing languages can be configured separately. Language settings for an existing licensed installation do not establish that a new installer download is available.
Choose an edition based on your tasks and license. — Both configurations are in the package, but the file does not grant rights to Professional. Check the available edition with the license owner.
Prepare the source diagrams. — Make copies of VSDX files, custom templates and shapes. After installation, check their appearance and links in several typical diagrams.