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Numbering

Numbering provides a systematic approach to organizing complex concepts, which makes it ideal for educational or professional settings where clarity and precision are crucial. For instance, in an academic context, using numbers like 1, 2, 3, or I, II, and III can help learners follow a logical sequence in their notes, ensuring they grasp the material in a structured manner.

Index

01Insert Numbering
02Change Numbering Style
03Change Numbering Level
04Remove Numbering

01 Insert Numbering

In a business environment, using A, B, C, or Roman numerals can help delineate different sections of a project plan or outline, making it easy for team members to understand the hierarchy and flow of ideas. Learning how to add them to a mind map in EdrawMind is a simple process you can do in just a few steps.

Step 1: Select a topic in several ways.

  • Option 1: Click a single topic.
  • Option 2: Click and hold a space in the canvas, then drag your cursor to encompass the desired items for selection.
select multiple subtopics
  • Option 3: Right-click a topic, choose Select Topics > Select Same Type.
select topics cascading menu
Step2From the Home tab, click the Numbering command button in the upper navigation pane. Then select a numbering style and level from the drop-down menu.
home tab numbering command button
Step3Select Font Symbol and choose from the available options.
choose from commonly used font symbols

02 Change Numbering Style

Further customization is available in the numbering drop-down list, allowing you to change the numbering style to suit your preference. Options include counting numbers, Roman numerals, letters, and more. Personalize your mind maps in EdrawMind with the numbering style that best fits your needs, adding a professional touch to your visualizations. Here's how.

Step1Select the main topic or the main idea that has connected subtopics with existing numbering.
Step2Go to the Home tab, then click the Numbering drop-down list.
Step3Select a numbering style. You can choose from different numbering styles, including counting numbers (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III), and capital and small letters (A, B, C / a, b, c ).
select a new number style

03 Change Numbering Level

The default numbering for a selected shape in EdrawMind is number level 1. Selecting a topic and clicking the numbering command button numbers the subtopics as 1, 2, 3, and so on. Here's how you can customize the numbering level in the mind map.

Step1Select the main topic or the main idea that has connected subtopics with existing numbering.
Step2Go to the Home tab, then click the Numbering drop-down list.
Step3Select from Number Level 1 to Number Level 4 options. Alternatively, choose Number All to apply sequencing from main topics to subtopic shapes.
select a new number level
Note:
When using Number Level 1 in EdrawMind, selecting only the main topic shape applies numbering exclusively to its Level 1 subtopics. Similarly, the sequencing will be applied to a main topic shape if you select the main idea.
mind map level number one

04 Remove Numbering

In some cases, you may want to remove numbering from your mind map. For example, if you decide to rearrange the order of your ideas or you prefer a visual layout without it. Additionally, you can reset the numbering to commence from a different level. Here's how you can remove existing sequencing from your mind map.

Step1Select a topic with subtopics that have pre-applied numbering.
Step2Navigate to the Home tab in the upper navigation pane.
Step3Click the Numbering drop-down list, then select X Remove Number.
remove numbering in the mind map