Skip to main content
Answered

How to stop the movement of mind map nodes when I move other nodes?

A

In mind mapping template, I created a flow and when i move one object, the other moves automatically.

Cannot find a way to prevent it. 

Best answer by Robert Johnson

​@Alex_Thomas3 - Thanks for confirming and for the visual. Unfortunately, even with auto layout off, Miro appears to force the moving of nearby nodes – presumably to ensure no nodes are ever covered.

In the 200+ Mind map Wish List idea posts, I don’t see one requesting the option to disable the auto-moving of nodes.

I’d recommend adding this as an Idea in the Wish List category by following the guidelines here: Wish List: Everything You Need to Know.

If you do create a Wish List Idea post, I would also recommend that you post a link to it back here, so that future readers of this post can quickly get to and vote for your Idea.

View original
    Was it helpful?

    3 replies

    Robert Johnson
    Forum|alt.badge.img+13
    • Robert Johnson
    • Volunteer Community Moderator
    • 7253 replies
    • March 12, 2025

    ​@Alex_Thomas3 - If by objects you are referring to the nodes of the mind map themselves, try disabling the mind map’s Auto layout — note: You need to select the root node before you can see the Auto option:

     

    Volunteer Community Moderator | Visual Thinker | Frame many items at once using MultiFrame.ca
    A

    ​@Robert Johnson Yes Robert, referring to the node :) I turned off the Auto at root level. In the example below, if I move ‘Node 1.2’ then ‘Node 1.1’ moves to a different spot. 

     

    Robert Johnson
    Forum|alt.badge.img+13
    • Robert Johnson
    • Volunteer Community Moderator
    • 7253 replies
    • Answer
    • March 12, 2025

    ​@Alex_Thomas3 - Thanks for confirming and for the visual. Unfortunately, even with auto layout off, Miro appears to force the moving of nearby nodes – presumably to ensure no nodes are ever covered.

    In the 200+ Mind map Wish List idea posts, I don’t see one requesting the option to disable the auto-moving of nodes.

    I’d recommend adding this as an Idea in the Wish List category by following the guidelines here: Wish List: Everything You Need to Know.

    If you do create a Wish List Idea post, I would also recommend that you post a link to it back here, so that future readers of this post can quickly get to and vote for your Idea.

    Volunteer Community Moderator | Visual Thinker | Frame many items at once using MultiFrame.ca
    A
    1 person likes this
    • A
      Alex_Thomas3

    Reply


    Behind the Canvas: Powering Innovation in Miro

    Terms & Conditions