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Getting Started

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Enriching a Topic

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Styling Mind Maps

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Applying Global Format

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Browsing and Viewing

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Working with Files

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Managing Your Team

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Mind Mapping with Xmind AI

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Exploring Advanced Features

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Boundary

Boundaries serve as defined frames around subject matter. They are utilized to underscore and spotlight the content within specific areas or to introduce unique concepts to the reader. By encasing these subjects within such 'bounding boxes', you can effectively annotate and emphasize them.

Add/Delete Boundary

Add Boundary

How to:

  • After selecting one or more topics, click Boundary in the toolbar to add.

  • After clicking on one or more topics, add boundary by clicking Boundary in Insert on the top menu bar.

Menu options for inserting elements in a mind mapping tool, with
  • Select topics and add boundary using a combination of shortcuts:

Windows:Ctrl+B

Mac:⇧+⌘+B

Tips:

  • When adding a boundary to multiple topics, topics from the same branch will be grouped under the same boundary. Topics from different branches will each have their own boundary.

  • The central topic and multiple floating topics cannot have a boundary.

Delete Boundary

  • Click on the boundary, and press or Right Click > Delete.

Boundary Text

How to:

  • Select the Boundary, and click the + sign to start typing. Press the Enter key or click on a space on the canvas to finish.

  • Select the Boundary, and press the Space key to start typing. Press the Enter key or click on a space on the canvas to finish.

  • Double-click the Boundary, add the necessary descriptive text in the text box, press the Enter key, or click on a space on the canvas to finish.

Adjust the Boundary Scope

After clicking on the boundary line, drag the blue upper and lower borders of the outer frame with the mouse to adjust the range of the outer frame.

Modify Boundary Styles

Click on the boundary line and you can modify the relevant styles in the Format Panel on the right.

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  • Modify the shape of the boundary frame.

  • Modify the color of the boundary fill.

  • Modify the line style, thickness, and color of the frame border.

  • Modify the font, color, size, and other font styles of the boundary text.

  • You can also revert to the style that comes with the template by clicking Reset Style.