Browse & Edit
Browsing and editing in the MindLM editor: expand and collapse branches, zoom and pan the canvas, enter edit mode to change node text by double-clicking, add or delete nodes from the right-click menu (Pro/Max), undo and redo with 3-second auto-save, and the full keyboard shortcut table.
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A generated map opens straight in the editor. This page covers browsing, editing and saving; presenting, formats, export and sharing have their own pages.
Overview
- Top: Edit, Format, Expand, Export, Present, Share, plus credits and your account.
- Canvas: always white; the map opens expanded to the first level.
- Top right: zoom control (− percentage +).
- Expand controls: the Expand button at the top and its dropdown (All / Title / Level 1 / Level 2).
Browsing
- Expand / collapse: click a node's circle to expand or collapse its branch. The Expand button at the top expands everything or collapses to level 1 in one click, and its dropdown offers All, Title, Level 1 and Level 2.
- Zoom: scroll, or use − / + at the top right; the dropdown offers 50% / 100% / 150% / 200% and "Fit to canvas".
- Pan: drag empty space to move the whole map.
- Search nodes: available in the Advanced format (Pro/Max), see Presentation & Formats.
Edit mode
Click Edit at the top. An edit panel (Save, Undo, Redo) and a hint appear on the canvas.
| Action | How | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Change node text | Double-click the node, type, then Enter to save or Esc to cancel | All plans |
| Add a child node | Right-click the node → Add child node | Pro |
| Add a sibling node | Right-click the node → Add sibling node | Pro |
| Delete a node | Right-click the node → Delete node (the root cannot be deleted) | Pro |
The root node is the map title. Changing its text also updates the title in the dashboard. Tags can only be edited in the Dashboard.
Click Exit Edit to return to browsing.
Undo, redo and saving
- Changes are saved automatically 3 seconds after the last edit; the panel shows "Saving… / Saved".
- ⌘ Z undoes, ⌘ ⇧ Z or Ctrl Y redoes.
- With unsaved changes, ⌘ S saves immediately.
- If saving fails you get a toast, and leaving the page asks for confirmation; confirming discards the unsaved changes.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| E | Expand all |
| 0 | Title only |
| 1 / 2 | Collapse to level 1 / level 2 |
| ⌘ + / ⌘ - | Zoom in / out |
| ⌘ 0 | Fit to canvas |
| ⌘ Z / ⌘ ⇧ Z | Undo / redo |
| ⌘ S | Save |
| Esc | Exit presentation, close a menu, cancel an edit |
On Windows use Ctrl instead of ⌘. Single-key shortcuts are ignored while you type in an input.
FAQ
Too many nodes. How do I see just the main branches?
Choose Level 1 or Level 2 in the Expand dropdown at the top, or press 1 / 2. Pro/Max users can also delete unneeded branches in edit mode.
Can I drag nodes to reorder them?
Not yet. To restructure, add a new node where you want it from the right-click menu, then delete the old one.
More questions in the Help Center.
Next steps
- Presentation & Formats: fullscreen presenting, the Advanced format
- Export & Share: taking the map with you