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In a use case diagram, a use case shape is a horizontal oval that represents something an actor uses the system for to achieve a goal. Normally, a use case is a high-level view of process, not an individual step or transaction.

The Use Case shape.

Name a Use Case shape

  1. Double-click the shape.

    A text field appears, centered on the shape.

  2. Enter a name for the shape, then press Esc when you're done.

See Also

Create a UML use case diagram

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