Step 3 -‐ Adding Images/Symbols to your Main Ideas
Using images and symbols when crea1ng your main branches will assist in promp1ng your imagina1on and can aid memory through their ability to trigger associa1ons in your mind.
(3.1) Image Library – To access the Image Library, click on the Insert icon on the main toolbar, and then select Image.
The Image Library will appear within the Inspector on the leV-hand side of the screen.
The Image Library has a built-‐in search tool which requires you to type a word or phrase into the search bar. Once this is done, click on the magnifying glass icon to search. You will then be presented with a choice of images related to your search word or phrase.
(3.2) Icon Library – The Icon Library contains a diverse bank of icons which can be used in your Mind Map. The icons are classified into categories for easy naviga1on. To access the Icon Library, click on the Insert icon on the main toolbar, and then select Icon. The Icon Library will appear within the Inspector on the leV hand side of the screen.
(3.3) InserSng an image from the Image and Icon Libraries
InserSng on to a branch – To aXach the image or icon to a branch, you must first make the branch ac1ve before using the Image / Icon Library. With the branch selected, double click the image/icon you want to use and it will appear aXached to the branch. (please see Fig 6 below).