Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional is a diagramming and vector graphics application developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software and is specifically designed for creating diagrams, flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, and various other types of visual representations of data and processes.

Some key features and functionalities of Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

Wide Range of Templates: Visio 2016 Professional provides a variety of pre-built templates to help users get started quickly. These templates cover different categories such as flowcharts, floor plans, org charts, and more.

Diagram Creation: Users can easily create diagrams and drawings by dragging and dropping shapes onto the canvas and connecting them with lines and arrows. This makes it ideal for creating process flowcharts, organization charts, and technical diagrams.

Data Connectivity: Visio 2016 Professional allows users to connect diagrams to data sources like Excel spreadsheets or databases. This feature enables the creation of data-driven diagrams and automatically updates them when the underlying data changes.

Collaboration: It supports real-time collaboration with others, allowing multiple users to work on a diagram simultaneously. This feature is especially useful for teams working on complex projects.

Customization: Users can customize shapes, styles, and themes to match their specific needs and corporate branding. You can also create custom stencils and templates.

Integration with Office Applications: As part of the Microsoft Office suite, Visio can integrate with other Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. You can embed Visio diagrams into these documents.

Security and Control: Visio 2016 Professional provides security features like Information Rights Management (IRM) to protect sensitive diagrams and restrict access to authorized users.

AutoCAD Support: It has enhanced support for AutoCAD drawings, allowing users to import and work with AutoCAD files in Visio.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Visio 2016 Professional is available for Windows operating systems, and it can also be used on Mac computers through virtualization or by running Windows on a Mac using tools like Parallels or Boot Camp.

Please note that Microsoft Visio has seen several newer versions and updates since Visio 2016 Professional, so there may be additional features and improvements in the latest versions if you choose to upgrade.