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How to Split The Screen in XMind 7

April 29, 2016

One of our blog readers sent in a question. Maria asked how to split the screen in XMind 7. This is a tip that you're probably not aware of, so I figured it was time to make a video showing how to do this.

There are actually two ways. One requires some basic drag and drop skills. The other uses an often-forgotten member of the XMind family to help us out.

Here's the video:

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Two ways to split the screen in XMind 7

Option 1 – Split existing window

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1.                 Option 1 – Split existing window

1.1.      This is shown in the first half of the video

1.2.      Make sure you have at least two workbooks open

1.2.1.                 Workbooks are the tabs at the top of the screen

1.2.2.                 They're the different XMind files you've created

1.2.3.                 This won't work for the tabs at the bottom of the screen

1.3.      Left click on the tab you want to move AND hold the button down

1.4.      Bring your mouse down into the map window

1.4.1.                 You can move it to the right, left, top, or bottom

1.4.2.                 There are some white lines that will show on the screen to show where the workbook will go

1.4.3.                 The lines can sometimes be hard to see

1.5.      Let go of the mouse button

1.5.1.                 XMind will move the workbook to the side of the screen you've chosen

All other workbooks will be moved to the other half of the screen

Option 2 – Use XMind Portable

use xmind portable

1.1.      Shown 2:00 into video

1.1.1.                 Here's a link to the exact spot

1.2.      Download XMind Portable

1.2.1.                 Link to XMind.net download page

1.3.      Unzip XMind Portable

1.4.      Put the files somewhere on your computer

1.4.1.                 You can just stick them in the Program files folder

1.4.1.1.    I have having things like this on my desktop

1.4.2.                 I would rename it in case you ever need to find it

1.4.2.1.    XMind 7 Portable

1.5.      Create a shortcut

1.5.1.                 Go into the folder you've created

1.5.1.1.    And into the folder of whichever version you're using

1.5.2.                 Right click (Command click) on the Application

1.5.3.                 Choose “Create Shortcut”

1.5.3.1.    Rename the shortcut so you don't confuse it with the regular version of XMind

1.5.3.2.    XMind 7 Portable

1.5.4.                 Drag the shortcut to your desktop or some other handy page

1.6.      Open one map in the regular version of XMind and the other in the portable version

This tip is available in the XMind 7 cheat sheet

If you don't already have your copy of the XMind 7 cheat sheet now's a good time.

The cheat sheet is a collection of tutorials I've put together to answer common questions about XMind. The cheat sheet is and XMind workbook with links to dozens of videos I've done and includes detailed answers to many common questions. I just ask for an email opt-in so I can stay in touch.

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