Using Inspiration

Use the Create tool to add an idea

1. With Family Vacation selected, on the Diagram toolbar, position the pointer over the Down arrow on the horizontal and vertical Create button.

   

   When you point to an arrow on the Create button, it is highlighted to show you the direction in which the new idea symbol will be created.

2. Click the Down arrow.

   The new symbol appears connected to and below the Family Vacation symbol.

3. Type What we want to do.
4. Now add a symbol for Mom. On the Diagram toolbar, position the pointer over the Lower Right Diagonal arrow on the diagonal Create button.

   

5. Click the Lower Right Diagonal arrow.

   The new symbol appears connected to and diagonally below the What we want to do symbol.

6. Type Mom.
7. Press Shift+Return (Shift+Enter) to end text entry.
8. Select What we want to do again.
9. Click the Lower Left Diagonal arrow.

   

10. Type Dad.
11. Press Shift+Return (Shift+Enter) to end text entry.

Let's take a look at what you've created so far:

Tip
You can use the Position tool to reposition your diagram in the window. It's useful when you want some space where you can add more symbols. Just click the Position button, then click and drag the diagram until it's positioned where you want it. Click the Position button again to turn it off.

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