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pick the shape tool
rectangle for a step, diamond for a decision, ellipse for a start or end.
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drag arrows between shapes
every shape has connection points. hover the edge and drag to the next shape — the arrow snaps into place.
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label every step
use the text tool to label inside each shape. keep labels short — full sentences belong in tortoise, not on the diagram.
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share or screenshot
screenshot the canvas to drop into a tortoise sop, or share the board url with the team.
tipif a shape gets too detailed, that's the signal it should be its own document — link to the tortoise page from the shape and keep the diagram clean.
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