Fold/Unfold Subtopic

In Xmind, the "Fold/Unfold Subtopic" function allows you to manage the visibility of your mind map's subtopics. With a simple click, you can collapse subtopics to streamline your view or expand them to reveal detailed information. This feature enhances the readability and navigation of complex mind maps, making it easier to focus on specific sections or to maintain a clear overview.

Flowchart with four connected boxes and a central node, featuring a minus sign and red lines.

Fold/Unfold Sub-Branches

Fold All Sub-Branches

Select the central topic and right-click to choose Fold all Sub-Branches.

Mind map with a central topic labeled “Central Topic” and four main topics connected to it, along with a context menu displaying options.

Or you can select the central topic and choose Fold all Sub-Branches from Edit in the top menu bar.

Menu options from Xmind with the “Fold All Sub-Branches” item highlighted and a mind map showing a Central Topic connected to four Main Topics and their Subtopics.

Select the topic and use a combination of shortcuts:

Windows：Ctrl + Alt + /

Mac：⇧+⌘+/

Unfold All Sub-Branches

Select the central topic and right-click to choose Unfold all Sub-Branches.

Mind map with a central topic labeled “Central Topic” and options for managing branches in a dropdown menu.

Or you can select the central topic and choose Unfold all Sub-Branches from Edit in the top menu bar.

Menu options from the Xmind application showing “Edit” commands and a central topic labeled “Central Topic” with related main topics.

Select the topic and use a combination of shortcuts:

Windows：Ctrl+Alt+/

Mac：⇧+⌘+/

Fold/Unfold Subtopic

This can be used when you just want to fold or unfold a certain topic instead of the whole branches.

Fold Subtopic

Hover over a topic to see a button, click on it to fold the subtopics.

Mind map showing a central topic connected to three main topics, each with three subtopics.

Select the main topic and right-click to choose Fold Subtopic.

Mind map diagram featuring a central topic and several main topics with a dropdown menu of editing options.

Or you can select the main topic and choose Fold Subtopic from Edit in the top menu bar.

Menu interface for XMind software showing topic options and a mind map layout with main and subtopics.

Select the topic and use a combination of shortcuts:

Windows：Ctrl+/

Mac：⌘+/

Unfold Subtopic

If the topic has been folded, the number ofthe sub-topics will be displayed right beside the main topic, and you can unfold them by directly clicking on the number.
Select the folded topic and right-click to choose Unfold Subtopic.

Mind map interface displaying a central topic and options for editing, including “Unfold Subtopic” in a dropdown menu.

Or you can select the folded main topic and choose Unfold Subtopic from Edit in the top menu bar.

Menu options from the Xmind app displaying edit commands alongside a mind map with main topics and subtasks.

Select the topic and use a combination of shortcuts:

Windows：Ctrl+/

Mac：⇧+/