> **Warning** > > ## THIS IS AN AUTOGENERATED FILE. DO NOT EDIT. > > ## Please edit the corresponding file in [/packages/mermaid/src/docs/syntax/userJourney.md](../../packages/mermaid/src/docs/syntax/userJourney.md). # User Journey Diagram > User journeys describe at a high level of detail exactly what steps different users take to complete a specific task within a system, application or website. This technique shows the current (as-is) user workflow, and reveals areas of improvement for the to-be workflow. (Wikipedia) Mermaid can render user journey diagrams: ```mermaid-example journey title My working day section Go to work Make tea: 5: Me Go upstairs: 3: Me Do work: 1: Me, Cat section Go home Go downstairs: 5: Me Sit down: 5: Me ``` ```mermaid journey title My working day section Go to work Make tea: 5: Me Go upstairs: 3: Me Do work: 1: Me, Cat section Go home Go downstairs: 5: Me Sit down: 5: Me ``` Each user journey is split into sections, these describe the part of the task the user is trying to complete. Tasks syntax is `Task name: : `