Adding symbols to a mind map

You can use symbols to represent the ideas in a mind map. In addition to the libraries that come with Inspiration, you can use the symbols in the online symbol collection. It is easy to find symbols using the Search tab on the Symbols palette.

You can add a symbol to an existing topic or create a new, detached topic. Each topic can have one symbol.

To add a symbol to a topic:

•Drag the symbol onto the topic.

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Select the topic, then click the symbol on the Symbols palette.

To create a detached topic using a symbol:

•Drag the symbol onto the background of the mind map.

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Click the background of the mind map, then click the symbol on the Symbols palette.

To replace a symbol:

•On the Symbols palette, drag the new symbol onto the existing symbol.

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Select the topic, then click the new symbol on the Symbols palette.