Overview
Topic text is the label or content displayed inside a topic on your Mindmup map. You can edit it at any time to correct text, rename an idea, or add more information as your map develops.
Mindmup also provides text formatting options, including Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough, font size, lists, and alignment.
Edit the text in a topic
- Select the topic you want to edit.
- Press Space, or double-click the topic to start editing its text.
- Make your changes.
- Click outside the topic when you're done.
Add a line break
When editing topic text, press Shift + Enter to add a line break within the same topic. This lets you place text on multiple lines without creating another topic.
Format topic text
You can also change how text appears in a topic. Click the topic to open the quick menu, then use the text formatting options to change the font, size, text color, text style, alignment, or lists.
Example use cases
Editing topic text is useful when you want to:
- Correct a spelling mistake or typo.
- Rename a topic as your ideas develop.
- Add more detail to an existing topic.
- Break longer topic text into multiple lines.
- Emphasize important words or information.
- Use lists to organize several items within a topic.
Tips
- Keep topic text concise when possible so your map remains easy to scan.
- Use topic notes when you need to store detailed information without making the topic itself too long.
- Use Shift + Enter when you need another line within the same topic instead of creating a new topic.
- Use formatting selectively to make important information easier to identify.
- Press Space after selecting a topic when you want a quick way to start editing without using the mouse.
Common questions
What's the difference between topic text and notes?
Topic text appears directly on the map and is useful for the main idea or label of a topic. Notes provide a separate place for additional information associated with a topic.
Can I use lists inside a topic?
Yes. Mindmup provides Bulleted list and Numbered list options for topic text.
Can I undo a change to topic text?
Yes. Mindmup provides Undo and Redo commands. The keyboard shortcuts are Ctrl + Z for Undo and Shift + Ctrl + Z for Redo.
Related features
- How to Add Topics
- How to Add Notes
- How to Format Topic Text
- How to Change Topic Styles
- How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Keep your topics clear
Edit topic text as your ideas develop to keep your map clear, accurate, and easy to understand.