Collapse and expand topics

Collapse or expand topics to help focus on specific topics. The map prints as displayed - collapsed topics are not expanded before printing.

You can collapse and expand individual topics interactively using the icons that appear on each topic with subtopics - or in Map View, or in Outline View. This can be convenient while working on a map or to open or close individual topics on smaller maps during a meeting.

The Detail function can work on a larger scale to set the display depth for multiple topic(s), or for the entire map. This is especially useful for focusing on a portion of a large map.

Collapse a topic

Collapse a topic to hide all of its subtopics.

  1. Select a topic or topic(s).

  2. Do one of the following:

Collapse the map

Collapse the map to show only main topics. This command also centers the map. You cannot collapse the map in Outline View.

  1. Do one of the following:

Set the level of detail

  1. Select a topic or topic(s), or select the central topic to set the level for the whole map or outline.

  2. Do one of the following:

 

Keystroke

Action

CTRL+D

Show next level

SHIFT + ALT + 0

Collapse topic

SHIFT + ALT + 1

Show level 1

SHIFT + ALT + 2

Show level 2

SHIFT + ALT + 3

Show level 3... etc. Up to level 9

SHIFT + ALT + A

Show all  levels

MindManager also offers commands that allow you to focus on a specific topic.