Microsoft introduces Visio Online, diagrams in high fidelity from anywhere

Dave W. Shanahan

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft’s Visio Online is a service that allows users to access their charts, graphs, and diagrams from anywhere on any device. Visio Online began as a public preview in November 2016 and has now reached general availability as Microsoft Visio Online. While you are likely to have a better experience using Microsoft Edge, Visio Online can be accessed using any browser you choose.

Starting today, Visio Online is available to almost all Office 365 enterprise users. Additionally, IT professionals can take advantage of the JavaScript APIs to customize Visio capabilities for their company.

The Visio team work diligently to offer users the best experience possible. The Visio team used feedback received from the Visio Online Public Preview in November 2016 to provide the latest features and improvements to increase mobility. Visio Online now supports VSD file format as well as Exchange Online, Outlook.com and Hotmail email user online viewing support. Now, Visio Online also supports commenting; allowing teams to review, discuss, and comment on process flows, data, and more.

The Office Dev Center has detailed instructions as well as technical details for the Javascript APIs with Visio Online. The Visio team also invites users to use the Visio Online UserVoice for suggestions, questions, or comments about Visio Online.