> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.staruml.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.staruml.io/v6/working-with-additional-diagrams/mindmap-diagram.md).

# Mindmap Diagram

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## Create Mindmap Diagram

To create a Mindmap Diagram:

1. Select first an element where a new Mindmap Diagram to be contained as a child.
2. Select **Model | Add Diagram | Mindmap Diagram** in Menu Bar or select **Add Diagram | Mindmap Diagram** in Context Menu.

## Mindmap Model

To create a Mindmap Model (model element only) by Menu:

1. Select an Element where a new Mindmap Model to be contained.
2. Select **Model | Add | Mindmap** in Menu Bar or **Add | Mindmap** in Context Menu.

## Node

To create a node element:

1. Select  **Node** in **Toolbox**.
2. Drag on the diagram as the size.

You can use **QuickEdit** for element by double-click or press `Enter` on a selected element.

* **Name** : Edit name.
* **Add Node Left** : Add a linked node to the left.
* **Add Node Right** : Add a linked node to the right.

## Edge

To create an edge:

1. Select **Edge** in **Toolbox**.
2. Drag from a node and drop on another node.