Create mind maps with onenote - how it works

You can easily design your own mind maps with shapes and arrows in OneNote. This way you can also create complex mind maps.

Step by step to the mind map in OneNote

You will find the necessary tools for your MindMap in the "Draw" ribbon.

• Under Shapes, choose the right one for your mind map.
• Connect the individual points with lines or arrows, which you can also find in shapes.
• By clicking and dragging you can move all elements freely on the screen. You can resize the shapes at the corner points.
• You can adjust the colors and thickness of the frames by clicking on the desired element. Then navigate to the "Draw" tab and select your favorite under "Pens". You can also use the "Color and Strength" button.
• You can enter text easily. Click on the desired position in a form. Then enter your text. You can also position it by clicking and dragging.
• Extra tip: Place the mouse pointer on the marking of the shapes and then move the pointer to the mini toolbar. All important processing steps are available here without having to navigate through the menus.

Create a mind map with OneNote add-in

Another option is to expand OneNote with a mind map app.

• A helpful tool is Gem Favorites for OneNote.
• However, this app for OneNote 2010 - 2016 is not free. After a 30-day trial period, you can buy the plugin for $ 22.