Showing a connection between two topics on a mind map

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Showing a connection between two topics on a mind map

Showing a connection between two topics on a mind map

You can use a relationship link to show a connection between two topics on a mind map. The topics can be on the same branch, different branches or detached. You can also show a connection between any topic and the Central Idea symbol. After you add the relationship link, you can enter text that describes the connection.

To show a connection between two topics:

1.With no objects selected, click the Relate button on the Main toolbar.

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The mouse pointer looks like this pointer_link.

2.Select the topic where you want the link to begin.

3.On the topic where you want the link to end, click a connection point.

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4.Enter a description for the connection.

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5.To turn off the Relate tool, click the Relate button again, or click the background of the mind map.