1. How to use XMIND
   1. Start Your XMind Journey
      1. Create a new map or choose a template
      2. Add a New Topic
         1. Shortcut
            1. create topics
            2. created subtopics
            3. After choosing a certain topic
         2. Right-click
            1. choose a topic
            2. insert a topic
      3. Edit
         1. Edit the content
            1. choose a topic, double click or press the space bar, start editing
         2. Change mind map outlook
            1. Open "Format" window
            2. Choose topics
            3. Modify its styles, text, shape, etc.
            4. Choose a mind map structure among 12 structures provided
            5. Multi Branch Colors
            6. 1.Click the background
            7. 2.Choose "Multi Branch Colors" in Format window
            8. Click the background
            9. Modify background colors
            10. Add background image
            11. Add legends, etc
         3. Others
            1. Image
            2. Attachment
            3. Drag files to the topic/insert files into the map
      4. Save
         1. Save in local disk or XMind cloud
         2. Save in templates for next use
         3. Save to Evernote
      5. Export
         1. HTML
         2. Text Document
         3. Image
         4. SVG
         5. Freemind
         6. XMind 2008 Workbook
         7. More formats in Pro features
   2. Basic Features
      1. Build the connection
         1. Relationship
            1. Lines between two topics
            2. Display certain connection between topics
         2. Boundary
            1. Emphasize selected topics
            2. Differentiated by different shapes and colors
         3. Summary
            1. Sum up key points
            2. Quick grasp of the main idea
            3. Summary
            4. Point 1
            5. Point 2
      2. Markers
         1. Enrich map contents
            1. Task Priority
            2. Faces
            3. Task Progress
            4. Flags
            5. More...
      3. Quotes
         1. Highlight important information
            1. callout
         2. Labels
         3. Notes
         4. Comments
         5. Hyperlinks
         6. Attachment
         7. Audio notes
      4. All these functions can be found on the toolbar
   3. Useful Shortcuts
      1. Shift
         1. Move selected topic to a new position as floating topics
      2. Alt (Command on Mac)
         1. Move selected main topics to a new position as desired
      3. Ctrl(Option on Mac)
         1. Duplicate topics to a new position
      4. "/" & "Shift + *"
         1. After choosing topics, extend / collapse all topics
      5. More shortcuts in "Key Assists" of "Help" menu
   4. Practical Tips
      1. Alignment
         1. 1.Choose topics to align
         2. 2.Choose "Modify -- Align Floating Topics" in Menu
      2. Drill Down
         1. 1.Right click the topic and choose "Drill Down"/ Choose "View -- Drill Down" in Menu
         2. 2.Click the blue button
            1. Focus on certain topic or branch
            2. Readers can concentrate on reading
            3. A new mind map will be spread from the chosen topic while drilling down
      3. Mapshot
         1. Press F7
      4. Merge
         1. Merge multiple maps
      5. Overview
         1. Open Overview in the right corner of the sheet
      6. Free Position
         1. Choose "Modify -- Allow Free Position" in Menu
2. XMIND Pro Features
3. More Instructions
   1. Presentation
      1. Create presentation in walk through mode
      2. Create multiple presentation slides to different audiences
   2. Resource Manager
      1. Manage markers, labels and Clip Art
   3. Import/Export
      1. Export
         1. Document
            1. HTML
            2. Microsoft Word
            3. OPML
            4. Open Document Text
            5. PDF Document
            6. RTF
            7. Text Document
         2. Gantt Chart
            1. Mircrosoft Project
         3. Image
            1. Image
            2. PDF Map
            3. SVG
         4. Other Mind Map Formats
            1. FreeMind
            2. Mindjet MindManager Map
            3. XMind 2008 Workbook
         5. Presentation
            1. Microsoft PowerPoint
            2. OpenDocument Presentation
         6. Spread Sheet
            1. CSV File
            2. Microsoft Excel
            3. OpenDocument Spreadsheet
      2. Import
         1. FreeMind
         2. Microsoft Word
         3. Mindjet MindManager
         4. OPML
         5. XMind 2008 Workbook
   4. Modify Styles
      1. Copy and paste modified styles of certain topic to the others
      2. Remove Styles
   5. Selected Mind Maps
      1. Enlightened by more excellent mind map templates from XMind.net
   6. Share
      1. Share your maps to more users
4. Double click the background to create floating topics
5. Cloud
   1. sharing xmind map between different devices
6. Brainstorming
   1. Brainstorming with pre-set alarm
   2. Generate thoughts within idea factory
7. Presentation
   1. Enter walk through mode to enable more participants to present your mind map ideas
   2. Create slide-based presentation
8. Gantt Chart
   1. Display task orders and durations by infographic tables and time series
9. Task Info
   1. Add process to and manage tasks under specific topics
10. Search
    1. search your targeted information in current mind map anytime
11. Advanced Filter
    1. find and navigate to selected information that are marked, labeled or assigned
12. Image
    1. Clip Art
    2. Iconfinder
13. Audio Notes
    1. Audio Notes
14. Pro Features
15. Set Password
    1. Secure your important XMind files