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The terminator symbol marks the starting or ending point of the system. It usually contains the word “Start” or “End.” |
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A box can represent a single step (“add two cups of flour”), or and entire sub-process (“make bread”) within a larger process. |
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A printed document or report. |
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Represents material or information entering or leaving the system, such as customer order (input) or a product (output). |
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Indicates that the flow continues on another page, where a matching symbol (containing the same letter) has been placed. |
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Lines indicate the sequence of steps and the direction of flow. |