Frequently Asked Questions About Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional

To activate the software, open Visio 2021 and when prompted, enter the Visio 2021 Pro key that you received with your purchase. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Microsoft account if required. Once the product key is verified, Visio will activate automatically. If activation doesn’t start, you can manually activate it by going to File > Account > Activate Product and entering the key again.

Using Visio without a license is not recommended as it violates Microsoft’s terms of use. However, Microsoft offers a free trial of Visio, which can be downloaded from their official website. The trial typically lasts 30 days, after which you will need to purchase a license to continue using the software.

No, Microsoft is not discontinuing Visio. Visio remains a core product in Microsoft's suite of productivity tools. In addition to on-premises versions like Visio 2021, Microsoft also offers a cloud-based version called Visio for the Web, which is part of Microsoft 365. This allows for online diagram creation and collaboration, keeping the product up-to-date with modern business needs.