Turn any topic into a clear outline chart.
Generate a professional course syllabus structure—Course, Modules, Lessons—in seconds. Tweak indentation, spacing, and connectors, then export or embed with one click.
Outline chart features
Made for courses, structured for clarity
AI syllabus structure
Turn a topic into Course > Modules > Lessons with sensible defaults and clear labels.
Precise spacing controls
Adjust font size, line height, indent size, and node spacing to fit any screen or print.
Connectors your way
Show or hide connectors and choose solid or dotted styles for readability.
Expand everything
Toggle Expand All to reveal every level for reviews and presentations.
Color-coded levels
Apply consistent colors per hierarchy so students can scan modules and sections fast.
Edit in context
Add Child, rename nodes, and delete items inline without breaking the layout.
Bring your data
Type or paste
Enter module and lesson labels directly, or paste a list to auto-structure the outline.
Start from template
Kick off with an education-ready outline and swap labels to fit your course.
Quick edits
Add Child, Delete Node, and rename items inline to refine the hierarchy fast.
Color by level
Apply colors per hierarchy to highlight sections, weeks, or resources.
Share and export
Download images
Export PNG or SVG for slides, docs, and LMS uploads.
Share a link
Create a view-only link for students or colleagues.
Embed anywhere
Drop your outline into websites or portals with a simple embed.
Present cleanly
Use full‑screen mode to walk through modules and lessons live.
About the Outline Chart Tool
Make clear course structures fast. Our AI turns topics into organized syllabi with consistent spacing, connectors, and colors. Edit inline, preview instantly, and share anywhere. Built for educators, teams, and writers who value clarity.
- ✓AI-powered Course > Modules > Lessons
- ✓Font, spacing, and connector controls
- ✓Color by hierarchy level
- ✓Instant preview and easy export
- ✓Works great for syllabi and docs
Quick facts
How it works
From idea to syllabus in four steps
Describe your course
Enter a topic and any must‑include modules or weeks. Paste existing headings if you have them.
“Intro to Biology syllabus: 12 weeks, labs, midterm, final project.”
Generate the outline
AI builds a clean hierarchy with labels for Course, Modules, and Lessons. Everything starts expanded with solid connectors.
Course > Week 1: Foundations > Lesson 1.1, Lesson 1.2
Refine appearance
Tune font size, line height, indent size, node spacing, and connector style to match your brand or LMS.
Line height 1.4, indent 24px, dotted connectors
Share or export
Download PNG/SVG for slides, or embed the interactive outline in your course site.
Export SVG for a syllabus PDF; share a link with TAs
Who it’s for
Clear outlines for teaching and planning
Course syllabus planning
Design semester syllabi with modules, lessons, assessments, and resources in a single outline chart.
Program and curriculum maps
Map outcomes across courses and terms, keeping consistent levels and spacing for reviews.
Project breakdowns
Translate scopes into phases, tasks, and deliverables using hierarchical nodes and connectors.
Documentation outlines
Plan user guides and API references with sections and subtopics before drafting content.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Introduction to Philosophy Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
This template visualizes a 14‑week philosophy syllabus by modules, weeks, topics, readings, learning objectives, and assessments.
American Literature Course Outline – outline Chart for Faster Planning
Visualize a 15-week course by units, weekly topics, authors, works, objectives, and assessments.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay outline: Plan, Analyze, Write
This template visualizes your introduction, thesis, rhetorical situation, appeals, body points, and conclusion to build a strong rhetorical analysis essay outline.
Private Pilot Course Outline Chart for Fast Planning
This template visualizes your private pilot course outline—modules, lessons, prerequisites, flight-hour minimums, and exam checkpoints—in one clear hierarchy.
Artificial Intelligence Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
Visualize your AI curriculum as a clean hierarchy of modules, lessons, objectives, prerequisites, and assessments.
English 101 Course outline Template for Fast Syllabus Planning
Visualize an English 101 course outline with modules, weeks, objectives, readings, assignments, assessments, and policies in a clear hierarchy.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Why this beats manual outlining
Less formatting, more teaching
Traditional tools
- ✗Manual indentation and spacing take time
- ✗Inconsistent connector styles and colors
- ✗No instant preview when restructuring
- ✗Hard to keep everything expanded for review
- ✗Exporting clean visuals is cumbersome
AI-powered outline
- ✓Auto-structures Course > Modules > Lessons
- ✓Consistent spacing, fonts, and connector styles
- ✓Live preview as you edit and reorder
- ✓One toggle to Expand All for full visibility
- ✓Easy PNG/SVG downloads and embeds
Frequently asked questions
What is the couse syllabus builder?
It’s an AI outline chart generator that converts your course topic into a clear hierarchy of modules and lessons. You can fine‑tune spacing, connectors, and colors, then export or embed.
How does the AI create a course outline?
You describe the course and key components. The AI proposes Course > Modules > Lessons with clear labels and keeps your custom order. Everything is expanded by default for easy review.
Can I customize indentation and spacing?
Yes. Adjust font size, line height, indent size, and node spacing to control readability on screen or print. You can also switch connector styles or hide them entirely.
Is this a course syllabus builder for teachers?
Yes. Instructors can rapidly plan syllabi, lessons, and assessments, then share a link or export images for LMS, slides, or PDFs.
What’s the difference between an outline chart and a mind map?
An outline chart emphasizes hierarchical order with indentation and connectors, ideal for syllabi and documentation. Mind maps are radial and exploratory, better for brainstorming.
Designed to be inclusive
- ✓Readable defaults with adjustable font size and line height
- ✓High‑contrast colors and clear connector styles
- ✓Keyboard-friendly editing and navigation
- ✓Structured labels for assistive technologies
- ✓No reliance on color alone to convey hierarchy
Privacy and control
- •You control what you share and export
- •Outlines can be deleted anytime from your workspace
- •Links are unlisted unless you choose to share
- •We only use your data to power the features you request
- •No ads or data reselling
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