Insert mind maps in Docs

Insert mind maps in Docs

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I. Intro
You can insert a board with a mind map in a document to visually collaborate and brainstorm together with your team.
Note: There are two versions of the mind map, each with slightly different functions. We recommend using the new version. This article primarily covers how to insert and edit the new version of the mind map.
II. Steps
Insert mind maps
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Notice: You can only insert mind maps on the desktop app or web version.
  1. Open the document and use one of the following methods to insert a mind map:
Method 1: Hover over the beginning of a blank line, click the + icon on the left, and click Mind Map.
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Method 2: Enter /mind map at the beginning of a line or after a space, and click a mind map.
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Method 3: Hover over a line of content, click the ⋮⋮ icon that appears on the left, and click Insert Below > Mind Map.
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  1. You will be redirected to a board with a basic mind map outline, which you can freely edit.
Edit mind maps
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Notice: You can edit a mind map on the Lark desktop app, mobile app, and web version. Actions supported on the mobile app are limited. For more details, see Edit boards on the mobile app.
Open the mind map (which is in a board) to start editing.
You can edit text, add nodes or connections, edit the style or description of nodes, and add icons or images to nodes in the mind map. You can also drag, move, collapse, or expand the nodes as needed. For more details, see Insert mind maps to a board.
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Import and export mind maps
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Notice: You can only import and export mind maps on the desktop app or web version.
You can import local files in draw.io format into the mind map. For more details, see Import content onto a board.
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You can also export the mind map in image format. For more details, see Export content from a board.
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III. FAQs
Can I use the old version of the mind map in the document?
Yes. If you need to insert and edit an old version of the mind map, do the following:
  1. Open the document, hover over the beginning of a blank line, click the + icon on the left, and click More > Mind Map.
  1. In the mind map, you can perform the following editing actions:
  • Enter text: Double-click a node or press the spacebar after selecting a node to enter text. You can also enter @ in a child node to insert a document link and @mention others.
  • Insert or drag nodes: Right-click a node and select Insert sibling node, Insert child node or Insert parent node. You can also drag the node to move it.
  • Enter the node: Right-click a node and select Drill down into a node for more immersive editing. Click the heading in the upper-left corner to return to the main mind map.
  • Use the toolbar: From the toolbar at the top of the mind map, you can zoom in or out of the view; adjust the view ratio; adjust the structure and branch lines of the mind map; set bold, italic, underline, highlight for the node; edit the node description; mark the node as completed; add an image and more.
  1. You can also adjust the canvas of the mind maps needed:
  • Scroll: Use the scroll bar; or press and hold Space while moving the cursor; or use the laptop's touchpad.
  • Zoom in: Use shortcuts ⌘ + (Mac) or Ctrl + (Windows), or scroll the mouse wheel while holding (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows), or use the laptop's touchpad.
  • Zoom out: Use shortcuts ⌘ - (Mac) or Ctrl - (Windows), or scroll the mouse wheel while holding (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows), or use the laptop's touchpad.
  • Adjust height: Drag the lower border of the mind map.
  1. During editing, you can double-click a blank area of the mind map or click the Full Screen icon on the toolbar to enter full-screen mode.
Note: You can insert the old version of mind maps from the desktop app, mobile app, and web version. Supported editing actions on the mobile app are limited, so we recommend editing on the web version or desktop app of Lark.
Can the old version of the mind map inserted in the document be upgraded to the new version?
Yes, hover over the old version of the mind map, and click the Upgrade to Board icon that appears in the upper-right corner to upgrade it to the new version. After the upgrade, a new version of the mind map will be added below the old version.
Note: The shape of the mind map after the upgrade may not be exactly the same as the original one. You can make edits to the new mind map as needed.
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How can I import mind maps from MindNotes to Docs?
Go to MindNotes, right-click on the main node with the blue background in the target mind map, select Copy, and then paste it to Docs.
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Do mind maps inserted in Docs support collaborative editing by multiple members?
Yes.
How can I comment on a mind map inserted in Docs?
Click on a mind map, and click the Comment icon in the toolbar that appears at the top to comment on the entire mind map. You can also enter the mind map, click a node, and click the Comment icon in the toolbar that appears to comment on that node.
Note: Commenting on specific nodes of the old version mind maps is not supported.
Click a mind map and click the Add Comment icon in the toolbar above to comment on the mind map.
Note: You can't comment on a specific node.
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Can I adjust the width of the canvas of mind maps inserted in Docs?
No, but you can achieve the same effect by using columns. To learn more, see Use columns in Docs.
How many nodes can I add to a mind map in Docs?
10,000 nodes.
Written by: Lark Help Center
Updated on 2025-03-01
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