Visio

Last updated: July 2, 2024

On This Page

Overview

Visio is an application that lets users map processes using various graphical forms. Start with a basic diagram to express common ideas, such as depicting a plan, proposing, or describing a sequence of steps in a process. Creating first-class diagrams with commonly used diagram types and rich shape sets is simple and easy.

Visio for the web (core functionality) included in UW Office 365

UW Office 365 accounts have access to core functionalities of Visio for the web, allowing any UW Office 365 account to create, edit, and share professional diagrams in a browser. It also integrates with various Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business, for a collaborative diagramming experience.

Click here to access Visio for the web

Visio Plan 2 License Description

If you need more functionality than what is offered in Visio for the web, consider purchasing the Visio Plan 2 license for creating professional business and IT diagrams that meet industry standards and can be connected to data. A Visio Plan 2 License is the only way for UW faculty and staff to obtain the Visio desktop app (not available for macOS).

This chart compares some critical features between Visio for the web (aka Visio in Microsoft 365), Visio Plan 1, and Visio Plan 2. Note that UW does not offer Visio Plan 1.

Order a Visio Plan 2 License

Visio Plan 2 licenses are offered to UW departments annually from June 1 to May 31 in alignment with our Microsoft contract and include no service or support for the product itself. It only consists of the cost of contract management, automatic annual renewal, and supplying a self-service assignment mechanism for licensing via UW Groups.

The rate for MS Visio Plan 2 is $35 annually. This cost is not prorated when purchased midway through the contract year.

Click here to order a Visio Plan 2 License

Visio Desktop App

UW Faculty and Staff

The only way for UW faculty and staff to obtain the Visio desktop app is by purchasing a Visio Plan 2 license. A Visio Plan 2 license allows the licensee to use the Visio desktop app on up to 5 devices.

UW Students

UW students can access the Visio desktop app via a Visio Plan 2 license. Alternatively, some students can access the Visio desktop app via Azure for Education.

Visio Desktop App not compatible with Office 2016

The Visio desktop app is not compatible with Office 2016. To utilize the Visio Plan 2 desktop application, upgrade to Office 365 ProPlus.

The Visio Desktop app is not available for macOS

The Visio Desktop app is not available for macOS.

Support

If you have questions about Visio for the web, we recommend that you fill out the form below to obtain pre-purchase support before purchasing a Visio Plan 2 license. You can also obtain post-purchase support by filling out the form below.

Request PPLAT Recharge Services

Visio Help and Training

UW-IT is unable to provide individual or group training on how to use Visio; however, Microsoft offers excellent training videos and a help & learning portal:

Click here for Microsoft’s Visio training videos

Click here for Microsoft’s Visio help & learning portal