How to Use Freeform on Mac

Freeform is a new visual brainstorming app from Apple that is available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. You can sync up any projects you create on Freeform across your apple devices.

I’ll show you exactly how to use Freeform on Mac and how to create your first project.

Creating Your First Project

When you first open Freeform, you will be prompted to create a new project. You can give your project a name and choose a template, or you can start from scratch. For this tutorial, we will start with a blank template.

The first thing you will notice is the blank canvas that appears on your screen. This is where you can start adding your ideas and thoughts. To add a new shape, simply click on the plus sign in the top right corner and select the shape you want to add. You can add text, images, and even videos to your shapes.

Organizing Your Ideas

Freeform allows you to organize your ideas in a variety of ways. You can create different sections by dragging and dropping shapes onto the canvas. You can also group shapes together by selecting multiple shapes and clicking on the group button. This is especially useful when you want to keep related ideas together.

Advanced Options

Freeform has some advanced options that are not immediately visible. One of these options is the ability to add links to your shapes. This is especially useful when you want to connect different ideas together. To add a link, simply select a shape, and click on the link icon in the top right corner.

Another advanced option is the ability to add comments to your shapes. This is useful when you want to add notes or feedback to your ideas. To add a comment, simply select a shape, and click on the comment icon in the top right corner.

Personal Use Case

I have personally used Freeform to organize my thoughts for a new book I am writing. I have created different sections for each chapter and have used the linking feature to connect related ideas together. The commenting feature has also been very useful in getting feedback from my beta readers.

In conclusion, Freeform is a powerful visual brainstorming tool that is available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. With its ability to organize ideas in a variety of ways, advanced options, and the ability to sync across devices, it is a must-have app for anyone who likes to organize their thoughts visually. Give it a try and see how it can help you in your next project.