# XMind

## Collaborative Minds

### Template

The template in XMind forms the structure of the map, and is saved as a .XMT file. There are 21 basic templates for your reference, To-do List, Travel Plan, Org Chart, Project Plan, Project Status report, Projects Dashboard, Neogotiaion of Sale, Preparation for a Conversation, Marketing template, and etc.

Create a new map with template:

1. Select "Template" from home panel
2. In the template panel, click a template to create a new map

Build your own template:

1. Build a map with a structure, and add some basic subtopics
2. Set your preferred styles, such wallpaper, topic font or line appearance.
3. Click "File - Save as Template..." from menu.
4. Select the path and save your template.

Add your templates into XMind:

1. Click "Edit" in Template Panel and will enter into the edit mode
2. Click "Add" button
3. Click "Add template" in the coming dialog, and select your template
4. Then, XMind will add it into the template so that you can create a mind map with it!

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