> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fulstech.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fulstech.gitbook.io/docs/whiteboarding-and-diagramming/mind-mapping-for-confluence/confluence-cloud/usage.md).

# Usage

Select the **Mind Map** macro from the macro list.

![Mind Mapping for Confluence](/files/tY1npzLzVQB2FbqnhDcr)

Click **Open Editor**.

![Mind Mapping for Confluence](/files/VaAsSsfsAlsSAzY2CEE7)

The Mind Map Editor now opens and you can start brainstorming! To create a subtopic, use **Tab.** To create a sibling topic, use **Enter**.

![Mind Mapping for Confluence](/files/y4a3GTsjTlz8sRdyHyU1)

Click **Save and Close**, and wait until the drawing shows up in the dialog. If you don't want to save the changes, click the **X** button on the top right corner.

![Mind Mapping for Confluence](/files/Gej5hW2OlR2y5w1EQcXF)

Click **Insert** (for new macro contents) or **Save** (for existing macro content).

![Mind Mapping for Confluence](/files/PjI4sq9jhS4o9HGgm0WR)