Arranging arguments

The more arguments an argument map contains, the more difficult it becomes to arrange them clearly. To simplify this task, the map tools contain tools for arranging arguments.

Figure 4.4. The "arrange arguments" tools

The "arrange arguments" tools


In our example, we will centre two arguments on a vertical axis.

  1. Select the arguments "Intellectual property" and "Innovation block" by pressing SHIFT and clicking each argument once.
  2. Open the map tools, if they are not open yet. The map tools are usually located to the left of the argument map.
  3. In the Arrange arguments tools, click the Centre on vertical axis button .

The arguments should now be centred on a vertical axis on the argument map.