If you want to become a more effective mind mapper, then it’s essential that you become familiar with your program’s topic notes feature. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of them.
What are boundaries and how can they increase the effectiveness of your mind maps?
If you are sharing a mind map with other people, and want to draw their attention to a specific section of it, a boundary is a good way to do that. Here’s a primer on what boundaries are, and some creative ways in which you can use them.
Legends: How one small enhancement can make your mind maps much easier for others to interpret
One way to significantly improve the quality of your mind maps and the effectiveness of how they communicate your intended meaning to others is to include a legend in them.
Leverage the awesome power of links in your mind maps
Today’s mind mapping software supports a remarkable number of link types, which can vastly increase the power of your visual diagrams. Here’s what’s possible, along with some tips on when and how to utilize them.
How to add visual dimension to your mind maps with a background image or color
Many mind mapping programs enable you to add a background image or pattern to your mind maps. But using this feature can be tricky. Here are some tips to do so effectively.
How to use icons and symbols to improve the clarity of your mind maps
Icons and symbols are small visual elements that you can attach to topics in your mind maps, which add meaning and context to them. These miniature images can be used to depict priority, types of activities, tasks, and types of information and ideas.
Increase the visual impact of your mind maps with images and color
Images add visual interest to your mind maps. They can be utilized as the central topic of your map, or attached to other topics, and add a wealth of meaning and context to your maps.
The important advantage of mind mapping software you may not know about
If you’re fairly new to the world of mind mapping software, then you may not know about one of its most important productivity-enhancing features.
The brainstorming mode in mind mapping software: What a great idea!
One of the leading applications of mind mapping software, according to my surveys, is utilizing it to generate and capture ideas. So it’s not surprising that many of the leading programs offer a brainstorming mode. What is this mode, what exactly does it do, and what are its benefits?
5 essential features you should look for when buying mind mapping software
If you’re planning to buy mind mapping software, here are 5 must-have features that should be on your short list of requirements.