What is a Venn diagram?

A Venn diagram shows all possible logical relations between different sets or groups of data. In a Venn Diagram, each circle circumscribes a set. Overlapping circles build intersections revealing common elements to two or more groups. The chart is also known as ‘Set diagram’ or ‘Logic diagram’.
The main point of interest with Venn diagrams are the intersections. Venn diagrams can consist of multiple circle sets. Most commonly used is the 3-circle or triple Venn diagram.

A brief history of the Venn diagram

The Venn diagram we know today was developed by the English mathematician John Venn. Venn proposed a modification of the Euler diagram to become a more comprehensive visualization for probability. The name “Venn diagram,” however, was not coined by the American philosopher Clarence Irving until several years later in 1918.

How to create a Venn diagram with Vizzlo?

Make high-quality and colorful Venn diagrams with multiple/unlimited circles and intersections. In this chart, every circle gets a different color by default. But there is also the option to change the color of all circles to be the same by just a click. Their light transparency allows visualizing intersections at a glance. Take a look at the examples to get inspired.

Venn diagram generator: key features

• Use one of the four templates to get started.
• Rotate a set around its center.
• Slide circles in and out.
• Change the brightness of the circles.
• Add a stroke to all circles.
• Unlimited sets/circles.
• Change the size for each circle separately.
• Give your sets a title and a description.
• Drag and drop circles and descriptions to reposition them.
• Highlight intersections by clicking on them.
• Optional detailed description for circles and intersections

Resources

• Step-by-step tutorial

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