XMind

Structure

XMind has 5 types, 9 kinds map structures. They are Map(Default, Clockwise, and Anti-Clockwise), spreadsheet, Fishbone(Left Headed and Right Headed), Org-chart(Up and Down), Tree-chart .You can change not only the whole map's structure, but also branch's easily. Here's how:

To change Map's Structure:

1. Select Central Topic.
2. Open Properties View.
3. Choose structure in the drop-down structures list.

To change Branch's Structure:

1. Select Branch Root Topic.
2. Open Properties View.
3. Choose structure in the drop-down structures list.

Note:

1. You can use multiple structures in one map, such as spreadsheet-chart for whole map and fishbone for one cell topic, and Org Chart for another cell topic.
2. The Branch Topic can be main topic, subtopic, or floating topic.

Map Properties

You can do following steps to change some settings map in properties view:

1. Select map by click any blank place on the map.
2. Open Properties View.
   • Change 'Background Color'
   • Select Wallpaper.
   • Advanced: Check if use 'Multi-colored Branch' and 'Tapered Lines'.
   • Confirm if showing legend.

Map Navigation

Arrow keys can bring you to any topic in the map. You can also zoom in/out the map easily with two ways below:

• Use the mini-toolbar below the map editor to zoom the map.
  
• Use the shortcut: Ctrl+Mouse Wheel (Use Command on Mac).

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