Edraw.AI User Guides

Fold and Unfold Mind Map Branches

Edraw.AI allows you to fold and unfold branches to help you manage complex mind maps or diagrams more effectively. This feature lets you hide or reveal details as needed, keeping your workspace organized and focused. Here’s how to do it using 2 methods:

Method 1: How to Fold Branches

Folding branches helps declutter your workspace, allowing you to focus on the primary topics. Follow the steps:

Step 1:Launch Edraw.AI and open a new project or diagram. Select the main topic or branch you want to fold.

Step 2: Click the small minus (-) icon next to the topic. This collapses all subtopics under that branch.

fold button

How to Unfold Branches

When you’re ready to dive back into the details, you can easily unfold the hidden information. Here’s how:

Step 1:Select the folded branch that you want to expand.

Step 2:Click the small plus (+) or (numbered) icon next to the topic. This expands all subtopics under that branch.

 unfold button

Method 2: Using Fold All and Unfold All Options

For large projects with many branches, you might want to fold or unfold everything at once. Here are the steps:

Step 1:Select the folded branch that you want to expand.

Step 2:In the context menu, select Fold All to collapse all branches or Unfold All to expand everything.

fold and unfold all button

By folding and unfolding branches, you can maintain a cleaner workspace while still accessing all the details when needed, ensuring smooth navigation throughout your projects in Edraw.AI.