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If then flowchart template.

An if then flowchart template turns a policy into a sequence of clear questions and actions. This example handles an incoming request by checking completeness, policy eligibility, and approval needs before notifying the requester. It helps teams apply the same rules even when different people handle the work.

Type FlowchartStandard Sugiyama layered DAG + orthogonal routingEngine schematex-flowchartUpdated 9/22/2026
Request Decision Flow
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The request

“Create an if then flowchart for handling a request: check required information, check policy eligibility, decide whether manager approval is needed, complete or decline the request, and notify the requester.”

Then tryAdd an urgent-request branch before manager review.Change the decline notice to a referral notice.
What is in this drawing

Read the decisions behind it.

01

Each diamond asks one answerable question.

02

No branches return to the missing-information check so incomplete requests are not lost.

03

Both completion and decline end with a requester notification.

Use it for conditional operational decisions with clear outcomes. Use a decision tree when comparing strategic choices rather than executing a process.

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FAQ

Common questions

What is an if then flowchart?

It is a flowchart that uses conditional questions to direct work to the next action.

How do I make an if then flowchart?

Start with an event, add a decision diamond for each rule, and connect every answer to an action or another decision.

How do I read an if then flowchart?

Follow the arrows from the start and take the branch whose label matches the current answer.

Is a template different from an example?

A template is meant to be edited for your policy, while an example shows one finished policy.

Do I need an account?

Yes, a free one. No card is asked for.