Edraw.AI User Guides

Add a Topic to a Mind Map

Adding a topic in Edraw.AI is a straightforward process to help you create clear and organized diagrams, mind maps, and more. With Edraw.AI, you can add Main Topics, Subtopics, Floating Topics, and Multiple Topics. Moreover, you can use shortcut keys to quickly add your preferred topics. Here is the specific operation:

1. Add a Main Topic

There are times when adding themes to a mind map is necessary. With Edraw.AI, you’ll have three easy ways to add a Main Topic. To insert one, follow the guide below:

Method ❶: Use the Enter Key

Once you’ve chosen a topic, hit the Enter key on your keyboard to generate a new one underneath the one you’ve chosen.

Use Enter key to add main topic

❷ Method: Select a Topic

To add a Main Topic, navigate to the top center of your screen and simply click the Topic button from the toolbar.

Use Topic button to add main topic

Method ❸: Use the Plus (+) Icon

With this method, you can easily add another Main Topic by simply clicking the plus “(+)” icon below your chosen topic.

Use Plus icon to add main topic

2. Add a Sub Topic

Sub Topics are more focused subjects that branch off from the Main Topic. Here are two ways to add a subtopic in Edraw.AI:

Method ❶: Use Tab Key

Choose an existing topic on your canvas and hit the Tab key on your keyboard to add a subtopic to it.

Use Tab Key to add subtopic

Method ❷: Press the Button for Sub Topic

Select the topic for which a subtopic has to be added, then click the Sub Topic button from the toolbar.

Use subtopic button to add subtopic

Method ❸: Use the Plus (+) Icon

Click the topic you want to connect a subtopic to, then click the plus “(+)” sign located on the right side of that topic.

Use Plus icon to add subtopic

3. Add Floating Subjects

Floating topics are distinct subjects unrelated to the mind map’s framework. Here are the three ways you can add a floating topic to your mind map:

Method ❶: Use the Relationship Button

Choose a topic then click the Relationship button from the main toolbar. Now, click anywhere you need within the drawing window. A Floating Topic will then appear with a connector line. Simply delete the connector line, and you’re good to go.

Use Relationship button to add floating topic

Method ❸: Double Click

For this method, simply double-click an area anywhere on your canvas where you wish to add a Floating Topic.

Preferences mindmap

Note:

This feature is something you can turn on or off anytime. To do this, simply click the “Menu” (three horizontal lines) icon from the top left corner of your screen. Now, choose Preferences, then click the slider to enable or disable the double-click feature.

By following these steps, you can efficiently add topics and build comprehensive diagrams in Edraw.AI. Whether you’re creating mind maps, flowcharts, or any other type of diagram, the process remains simple and user-friendly, helping you visualize your ideas with ease.