Inspiration 11 – Overview
Simple to use, but powerful in the impact it has on users, Inspiration 11 is a visual thinking tool for capturing, organizing, synthesizing and modeling ideas and understanding graphically. Its integrated outlining feature enables a seamless transition to writing, ideal for non-linear and creative thinkers.
Inspiration 11 is perfect for creating mind maps, concept maps, flowcharts, graphic organizers, outlines, presentations and more with ease. Quickly capture your ideas and visually organise them to communicate concepts and strengthen understanding. Transfer your visual diagram to a written outline in just one click — perfect for structuring writing plans for papers and reports.
Then effortlessly transfer your diagrams and outlines to Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF, HTML or export as a graphics file.
Inspiration encourages strong critical thinking skills, supports the writing process, and helps you build conceptual understanding to map out your knowledge.
Popular features include: the RapidFire® tool for brainstorming ideas quickly; adding notes to symbols; recording audio notes; text-to-speech; spell checker; thesaurus; hyperlinking; embedding audio and video; and importing Word and PowerPoint files.
Who Inspiration 11 Is Designed For
- Inspiration 11 is designed to be used by everyone, but is particularly beneficial for users who:
- Have difficulty with short-term memory, retaining and processing information.
- Get distracted when there is too much text to deal with.
- Find it challenging to express ideas in writing.
- Struggle with the structure and layout of essays.
- Often have to take extended recovery breaks from working to alleviate symptoms (e.g. mental health difficulties).
- Have difficulties organising ideas and remaining focused long enough to get ideas written down (e.g. Autistic Spectrum Disorder or mental health difficulties).
- Find it hard to develop and deliver presentations.
New to Inspiration 11
Themes
Apply effective and visually appealing colour coding to your maps and diagrams with one click. As well as easing visual stress, applying a coloured theme is incredibly effective for organising information, engaging visual thinkers, and helping with memory retention. This also helps stop procrastination and ensures any added visual cues are beneficial to thinking and learning.
Symbols
Symbols and images within Inspiration allow users to quickly add visual cues to their diagrams which helps with comprehension and retention. While some old favourites remain, the majority of the symbols library has been updated to provide more modern and engaging graphics.
Visual Updates
The new starter screen has been updated and includes a recent files list so users can easily jump back into projects. The Diagram View default settings have also been modernised to better engage users.
Exam Mode
Switch off the built-in spell checker and word guide — perfect for situations where exam regulations require this.