Termboard

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Quick Start ​

1. Open the canvas ​

  • Go to Termboard.com
  • Click the "GET STARTED" button. You will be presented with a blank canvas ready for your ideas.

2. Create a term ​

You have a few easy ways to add your initial element

Shortcut key ​

Press SHIFT and click anywhere on the blank canvas. A new term will appear, ready for you to name. Then you can click on the blue checkmark icon or press Enter to add the term.

Double-click ​

Double-click anywhere on the blank canvas to instantly create a new term.

Context menu ​

Right-click anywhere on the canvas. In the menu that appears, you have a few options:

  • Select Add ▸ Add term and type the name for your term.
  • Select Copy/Paste ▸ Paste as ... ▸ Term name to create a term from your clipboard.
  • Select Add ▸ Add multiple terms to open the bulk add sidebar.

Drag and drop ​

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Locate the small rectangle at the top of the page. Click and drag this rectangle onto the canvas. Now you can give it a name. Click without dragging on this rectangle to select another shape.

3. Create a relation ​

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To show how terms relate to each other, follow these steps:

  1. Hover/Tap and Drag: Hover your mouse cursor over an existing term (or tap it on touch devices) and wait a moment. You'll notice a circular up arrow (connection handle) appear.
  2. Establish the Link: Click and drag this up arrow from the originating term to the term you want to connect it to.
  3. Name the relation: A prompt will appear, allowing you to type in a descriptive name for the relation between the two terms. Press Enter to finalize the connection.

Explore Further ​

Now that you have a foundational understanding of Termboard's core concepts, we encourage you to dive deeper into its capabilities:

  • Learn how to use the Canvas
  • Discover what makes Termboard unique in the Introduction
  • Or click the links in the left sidebar for exploring other parts.