Using the custom strip symbol on a mind map

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Using the custom strip symbol on a mind map

Using the custom strip symbol on a mind map

You can use the custom strip symbol to create a symbol with text or a graphic in it.

When you add the custom strip symbol to your mind map, the strip area is blank. You can enter text or draw a simple picture in the strip area. After you create a custom strip symbol, you can add it to a custom library so it is available to use in other diagrams or mind maps. See Adding a symbol to a custom library.

To add text to a custom strip symbol:

1.Select the custom strip symbol.

2.Click the strip area in the symbol

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Choose Effect>Symbol, then choose Edit Custom Strip from he sub-menu.

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3.Select Text Editor.

4.Enter the text you want to appear in the strip area.

5.Format the text using the available options.

6.Click OK.

Tip: To display a person's name vertically one character at a time, enter the name one character at a time, pressing Enter after each letter.

To add a picture to a custom strip symbol:

1.Select the custom strip symbol.

2.Click the strip area in the symbol

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Choose Effect>Symbol, then choose Edit Custom Strip from the sub-menu.

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3.Select Fat Bits Editor.

4.Click inside the Fat Bits Editor box to create a picture.

Here are some techniques you can use:

Click a location to change a black pixel to white.

Drag to draw a continuous line.

To draw a thinner line, hold down the Control key as you draw.

To draw an even thinner line, press the Control and Shift keys while you draw.

5.To erase your drawing and begin again, click the Clear button.

6.When you finish, click OK.

The custom strip symbol appears in your diagram with the picture you drew in the strip.