Think Bigger From EdrawMind User Guide

Mastering the Toolbar in EdrawMind for iPad

The toolbar is your best friend when making a diagram. It gives you quick access to the tools you need and helps create professional-looking diagrams with just a few taps. Follow these steps to leverage both the top and bottom toolbars for efficient diagram creation.

Getting Started

• Launch EdrawMind on your iPad
• Select a template by tapping Gallery or open a new file to start from scratch

Browse templates in EdrawMind Gallery

Understanding the Interface

• After opening a template, you'll see two toolbars: one at the top and another at the bottom

EdrawMind's dual toolbar interface

Top Quick Access Toolbar Features

Step ❶ Activate Hand-Drawn Style

• Locate and tap Hand drawn Style Mode in the top toolbar

Toggle hand-drawn style for a sketch-like appearance

Step ❷ Switch to Outline Mode

• Tap the Outline icon from the top toolbar to change view modes

Outline mode provides hierarchical text view

Step ❸ Save Your Work

• Tap the Save icon from the top toolbar to preserve your progress

Regularly save your diagram

Step ❹ Export Options

• Tap the Export icon to save in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, etc.)

Various export formats available

Step ❺ Access Additional Features

• Tap the Menu icon for options like Share, Publish, and Search

Extended menu with advanced features

Bottom Quick Access Toolbar Features

Step ❶ Add Floating Topics

• Select a topic, then tap the Arrow icon to connect floating topics

Create connected floating topics

Step ❷ Add Boundaries

• Select a topic and tap the Boundary icon to create visual groupings

Boundaries help organize related topics

Step ❸ Add Summaries

• Select topics and tap the Summary icon to create overviews

Summarize groups of topics

Step ❹ Insert Callouts

• Select a topic and tap the Callout icon to add side notes

Callouts provide additional explanations

Step ❺ Insert Multimedia

• Tap the Insert icon to add images, links, stickers, and more

Enhance diagrams with multimedia elements

Step ❻ Apply Themes and Styles

• Tap the Theme icon to change layouts, colors, and shapes

Various theme options available

Pro tip:

Select topics before changing styles to apply changes to specific elements only.