Advanced Layout

Xmind offers enhanced control over your mind map's structure, including free positioning of branches, flexible placement of floating topics, and the ability to overlap topics.

Branch Free-Positioning

Function: Enables free movement of mind map branches for personalized layouts.
Usage: In format panel under Advanced Layout, select Branch Free-Positioning to commence branch maneuvering. To undo, use the Ctrl+Z shortcut or uncheck.

Mind map showing a central topic with four main topics connected, along with layout options on the right side.

This feature is applicable only to the Mind Map structure.

Flexible Floating Topic

Function: Allows placing floating topics anywhere within the mind map without automatic linkage to other topics.
Usage: Find Advanced Layout in the format panel, check Flexible Floating Topics. To undo, use the Ctrl+Z shortcut or uncheck.

Mind map with a central topic and four main topics connected by colored branches.

Topic Overlap

Function: Permits overlapping of mind map topics, enriching creative mapping possibilities.
Usage: Opt for Advanced Layout in format panel, check Topic Overlap to initiate floating topic arrangement. To undo, use the Ctrl+Z shortcut or uncheck.

Colorful mind map with a central topic and four main topics connected by lines.

This feature is commonly used in conjunction with Flexible Floating Topics.