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Skeleton

A skeleton represents the fundamental structure or framework of a mind map, composed of the central topic and radiating main branches, symbolizing key topics or categories related to the central topic. Skeletons save you time in structuring, aiding in better presentation of the map content. Xmind's built-in skeletons' line styles and topic shapes harmonize perfectly with the structure.

Difference Between Skeleton and Structure

Skeleton

• Definition: The skeleton refers to the mind map’s base framework or overall layout, including not only the map’s structure but also all topic styles’ comprehensive settings, like topic shape and line shape.

• Application Scope: The skeleton affects the entire mind map; selecting a skeleton alters the layout and all topic styles of the map.

• Purpose: Skeletons swiftly unify the mind map’s overall style, encompassing structural layout and visual elements, for visual coherence.

• Built-in Options: Xmind offers 54 built-in skeleton styles, catering to diverse visual and structural needs.

Structure

• Definition: The structure pertains specifically to the organization of topics and branches in the mind map, focusing solely on information organization and presentation, excluding topic style changes.

• Application Scope: The structure can be applied to specific mind map parts, like the central topic, sub topics, and floating topics, allowing for structural adjustments in certain areas or for specific topic types.

• Purpose: Structural adjustments enable users to organize mind map information based on logical relationships and content focus, clarifying and logically presenting information.

• Built-in Options: Xmind provides 10 built-in structural styles, simplifying the selection of the most appropriate presentation method based on information nature and needs.

Change Skeleton in Xmind

1. Click the sheet’s blank area.

2. In the right-side format panel, find the Map tab and expand the Skeleton settings.

3. Choose your preferred skeleton style. To undo, use the Ctrl+Z shortcut or select in the menu bar, Edit > Undo.