Editor & controls
Keyboard shortcuts in AI-MindMap: the complete reference
Keyboard shortcuts make you considerably faster in the AI-MindMap editor than working with the mouse. Press ? at any time in the editor to show the shortcut overlay. Here is the complete reference.
Create nodes
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Add a child node to the selected node |
| Enter | Insert a sibling node next to the selected node |
Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow right | Jump to the first child node |
| Arrow left | Return to the parent node |
| Arrow down | Next sibling node |
| Arrow up | Previous sibling node |
| Space | Collapse or expand a branch |
Editing
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| F2 | Edit node text (open the inline editor) |
| Double-click | Edit node text (alternative to F2) |
| Enter (while editing) | Confirm the edit |
| Escape | Cancel editing / close the context menu |
| Del / Backspace | Delete the selected node(s) |
| Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z | Undo |
| Ctrl+Y / Cmd+Y | Redo |
| Ctrl+Shift+Z | Redo (alternative) |
View & search
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ? | Show/hide the shortcut overlay |
| Ctrl+K / Cmd+K | Open the global search |
| Shift+F | Zoom to the current selection (without selection: the whole map) |
| Ctrl+Shift+F | Toggle focus mode (highlight a subtree, dim the rest) |
Mouse and touch gestures
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Scroll the mouse wheel | Zoom in/out |
| Drag the canvas | Pan the view |
| Drag a node | Reposition the node |
| Double-click a node | Start inline editing |
| Right-click a node | Open the context menu |
| Pinch gesture (touch) | Zoom |
Good to know
- Shortcuts are only active when no input field (input/textarea) is focused.
- With a multi-selection, Del/Backspace deletes all selected nodes.
- Ctrl corresponds to Cmd on macOS.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open the shortcut overview in the app?
Press the ? key at any time in the editor to show or hide the keyboard shortcut overlay.
Do the shortcuts also work on a Mac?
Yes. On macOS the Ctrl key corresponds to the Cmd key, for example Cmd+Z for undo and Cmd+K for the global search.
Why is a shortcut not responding?
Shortcuts are only active when no input field is focused. Click the canvas or press Escape to move the focus out of an input field.