A mind map in Freelo displays your project as a clear tree structure of to-do lists, tasks, and subtasks. You can see how tasks are linked and how the work branches out. Try Freelo for free.
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A mind map looks great on paper or on a whiteboard. But to actually work on a project, you have to manually retype everything into a project management tool. In Freelo, you can see real tasks right in the map. You don't have to retype anything.
When a project has dozens of tasks, sometimes you need to see its entire structure at a glance—not just go through it line by line. A mind map lays out the project, so you can immediately see the hierarchy of tasks and easily present it to others.
When you’re starting a new project, dozens of ideas are racing through your head, and you need to organize them before you get to work. Open a mind map and map out the project from top to bottom—from the main sections down to specific tasks.
”A mind map is just one of five ways to view tasks. You can switch to a to-do list, Kanban board, Gantt chart, or calendar at any time. The data remains the same; only the perspective changes.”
When you think in terms of connections rather than lines, a list can feel restrictive. A mind map lets your ideas branch out and turns them directly into tasks. It’s ideal for the initial draft of a campaign, content, or product.
Are you managing a construction project, a large contract, or an e-commerce project involving dozens of tasks that multiple people are working on? A mind map will break down the entire project into branches so you can see how it’s divided. You’ll maintain a bird’s-eye view and easily spot what’s missing.
A new project, recruitment, a deadline, event planning. It always starts with a big goal but no clear steps. A mind map is the perfect way to break that big goal down into smaller parts. A vague idea suddenly becomes a plan you can get started on.
A mind map is a graphical representation of a project. It offers a different perspective than a row-based view or Kanban. In the map, you see projects, to-do lists, tasks, and subtasks as elements that are hierarchically linked. This allows you to immediately see what belongs where and how the work fits together.
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What’s the main difference from drawing on paper? With a map , you’re not just creating an image—you’re doing real work. You can add a new branch using the Enter key (an element at the same level) or the Tab key (an element one level below), and it immediately becomes a task or subtask. This way, you can start with a blank map and plan the entire project hierarchically before you start working out the details.
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Hover your mouse over a task, and two icons will appear right on the map — assignee and due date. You can assign both of them easily, without opening the task details. Keyboard shortcuts you’re familiar with from Freelo will also speed things up: M assigns the task to you, T sets the due date, and Q opens the task details if you need to add something.
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Use the arrow keys to navigate between elements, and press the spacebar to open and close the next level. You can rename an element using the F2 key (Fn + F2 on a Mac). You can zoom in and out of the map using the + and − buttons in the control bar or the mouse wheel (hold down Cmd on a Mac), so you can easily work on even large projects. Plus, you’ll find all the controls and shortcuts clearly listed in the control panel right within the map, so you don’t have to memorize them.
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You can view the same tasks as a to-do list, Kanban board, Gantt chart, or calendar. A mind map is best for brainstorming and structuring ideas, Kanban for day-to-day workflow, and Gantt for time-based planning. You can switch between the different views depending on what you need at the moment. The data remains the same; only the perspective changes.
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You don’t need any special software or training to use a mind map. In Freelo, the Mind Map is one of five ways to view your tasks. You can enable it wherever it suits you, and for the rest, you can stick with a list or Kanban. No need to decide between ”or”.
Mind Map is included in the Business plan, and you also have access to it during the 14-day trial.
A mind map is a visual method of organizing information in which a single central topic branches out into subtopics, which in turn lead to further sub-branches. Instead of a linear list, this creates a tree of connections that is easier to read and remember.
The concept was popularized by British author Tony Buzan, and today mind maps are used for brainstorming, planning, note-taking, and studying. In Freelo, you can view an entire project or assignment in the same way: the project is at the center, with to-do lists, tasks, and subtasks branching out from it.
Creating a mind map involves several steps:
When you want to make changes on paper, it usually means rewriting the entire mind map. In Freelo, you simply delete what you no longer want and replace it with new tasks or ideas.
All three images show the same artwork, just from a different angle:
A mind map is most useful when you need to see the big picture before diving into the details: during brainstorming sessions, project planning, content preparation, or studying and note-taking. Its strength lies in its clarity—you can see the connections at a glance. In Freelo, there’s one extra benefit: a mind map isn’t just a sketch, but a fully functional project structure that you can start working on right away.
A mind map is a visual representation of information in which branches extend from a central topic to subtopics and sub-subtopics. This creates a tree of connections that is easier to read and remember than a standard to-do list. It is used for brainstorming, planning, note-taking, and studying. In Freelo, the entire project is organized according to the same principle: from the big picture down to specific tasks.
Write the central theme in the middle, branch it out into main areas, and break those down into specific points. On paper, you usually rewrite the branches as your ideas develop. In Freelo, on the other hand, you start with a blank mind map, add branches using the Enter and Tab keys, and each element immediately becomes a real task. You don’t have to rewrite anything.
You can try it out in Freelo’s free 14-day trial, without having to enter your credit card information. The mind map is otherwise included in the Business plan. Unlike general drawing tools, Freelo also features a functional project structure with tasks, assignees, and deadlines.
None; they mean the same thing. ”Mind map” is the English term, and”myšlenková mapa” is its Czech translation. In the Freelo app , you’ll find the feature under the name”Mind mapa, ” but in our texts we use the more common Czech term—”myšlenková mapa.”
Yes. In Freelo , every element automatically becomes a task or subtask. When you add a branch, it immediately becomes a task that you can assign to a person and set a due date for right in the map. You can then switch those same tasks to a list, Kanban board, or Gantt chart.
Mind Map is a feature of of the Business plan. You can try it out with a free 14-day trial without a credit card, and once the trial ends, it remains part of the Business plan. You can enable it in a project under the Tasks tab → View Options, where you can also set it as the default.
The spacebar opens or closes a level; Enter creates an element at the same level; Tab moves down one level; and F2 (Fn + F2 on a Mac) renames the element. Standard Freelo shortcuts also work: M assigns a task to you, T sets a due date, and Q opens the task details. Use the arrow keys to navigate the map, and zoom in or out using the + and − buttons or the mouse wheel (on a Mac, use Cmd).
Tvorba a přeskládávání rozsáhlé mapy je nejpohodlnější na větší obrazovce, kde se vám celý strom pěkně rozloží. Podívat se na projekt a pracovat s úkoly ale zvládnete i v mobilní aplikaci Freela pro iOS a Android.
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