Organizational Chart Maker
Data & Settings
Configuration
Organizational Structure
Build your organizational hierarchy. Click + Child to add reporting positions, or use the trash icon to remove positions.
General Settings
Display Settings
About Organizational Charts
When to Use Organizational Charts
Organizational charts are essential for visualizing company structures, reporting relationships, team hierarchies, and departmental organization. Perfect for HR documentation, onboarding, and strategic planning.
Benefits of Organizational Charts
- Clear visualization of company hierarchy and reporting structures
- Easy identification of roles, responsibilities, and team relationships
- Professional presentation for stakeholders and new employees
- Interactive features allow focusing on specific departments or teams
How to Create an Organizational Chart
1. Define the Top Position
Start by editing the root node to represent the highest-level position (CEO, President, etc.). This forms the foundation of your organizational hierarchy.
2. Build the Hierarchy
Add reporting relationships by clicking '+ Child' to create positions that report to each manager. Build multiple levels to represent your complete organizational structure.
3. Customize Position Boxes
Use different colors to represent departments, levels, or teams. Adjust node sizes and styling to create a professional appearance that matches your brand.
4. Configure Layout Settings
Adjust spacing between positions, connection line styles, and text formatting. Enable interactive features like collapsing departments for large organizations.
5. Navigate and Export
Use zoom and pan to navigate large org charts. Collapse specific departments to focus on areas of interest, then export your chart for presentations or documentation.
Tips for Better Charts:
- Start with executive positions and work your way down the hierarchy
- Keep position titles clear and consistent across the organization
- Use color coding to distinguish departments or organizational levels
- Enable collapse functionality for large organizations to improve readability
- Consider spacing adjustments for charts with many positions at the same level
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the '+ Child' button next to any position to add a direct report. This creates a reporting relationship where the new position reports to the selected manager.
Yes, when 'Enable Collapse' is activated, click on any position to hide or show their direct reports, helping you focus on specific parts of the organization.
Each position has its own color picker. Use consistent colors for each department or organizational level to create visual distinction and improve chart readability.
For large org charts, use the collapse feature to hide departments not currently relevant, adjust spacing to fit more positions, and use zoom functionality to navigate effectively.
Organizational charts use clean polyline connections that flow from top to bottom, clearly showing the reporting structure and hierarchy between positions.