Adding topics to a mind map using the RapidFire tool

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Adding topics to a mind map using the RapidFire tool

Adding topics to a mind map using the RapidFire tool

You can use the RapidFire tool to quickly add a series of attached or detached topics. The advantage of using the RapidFire tool is that you can concentrate on adding your ideas, rather than adding topics one at a time.

When you add attached topics, they appear as subtopics connected to the selected topic. If no topic is selected, the topics appear as a detached branch.

After you select a RapidFire option, you can click the RapidFire button to enter ideas using the selected option.

To add attached topics using the RapidFire tool:

1.Select a topic or click the background of the mind map.

2.Click the RapidFire Options button menu_popup on the RapidFire button, then choose Attached.

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The RapidFire icon appears in the symbol to show you the tool is turned on.

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3.Enter an idea, then press Enter after each idea.

4.To turn off the RapidFire tool, click the RapidFire button again, or click the background of the mind map.

To add detached topics using the RapidFire tool:

1.Click the background of the mind map.

2.Click the RapidFire Options button menu_popup on the RapidFire button, then choose Detached.

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3.Enter an idea, then press Enter after each idea.

Your ideas appear as unconnected topics on the mind map.

4.To turn off the RapidFire tool, click the RapidFire button again, or click the background of the mind map.