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MERMAID DIAGRAM GUIDE

Mermaid quadrant chart online editor

Position items across two axes to compare priorities or trade-offs. Create the diagram in Mermaid Studio, preview it instantly, and export it when it is ready to share.

Open the Quadrant editor See an example

WHAT IT IS FOR

Make the important relationships clear

Place ideas, products, or initiatives on two axes to make trade-offs and priorities easier to discuss.

Prioritize a product roadmap
Compare vendors or solutions
Explain effort versus impact

Why use Mermaid Studio?

Write the source as versionable Mermaid code.
Preview changes immediately in the browser.
Export the finished diagram as SVG or PNG.
Start from a related template when you need a head start.

MERMAID EXAMPLE

Start with a working example

Copy the structure, replace the labels with your own domain, and continue in the full editor.

quadrantChart
  title Feature priority
  x-axis Low impact --> High impact
  y-axis Low effort --> High effort
  quadrant-1 Quick wins
  quadrant-2 Strategic work
  quadrant-3 Backlog
  quadrant-4 Needs review
  Templates: [0.75, 0.65]
  AI generation: [0.85, 0.8]
  Comments: [0.45, 0.35]

HOW TO START

Create your diagram in four steps

1Choose the two decision criteria.
2Label both axes with clear directions.
3Place each item using a consistent scoring approach.
4Explain the action associated with each quadrant.

WRITING TIPS

Keep the diagram useful

Label both axes with the decision criteria.

Explain the meaning of each quadrant.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a quadrant chart used for?+

It is useful for comparing items across two dimensions, such as effort and impact or risk and value.

How do I make a quadrant chart useful?+

Define the axes and scoring rules before placing items so the positions communicate a real decision rather than a visual opinion.

TEMPLATES

Start from a related template

Feature priority quadrant

Position features by value and effort to support prioritization.

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Ready to make a Quadrant?

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