Organize Your Mind Maps Into Folders

This feature is available to all users


If you have a large number of mind maps, you might find it helpful to organize them into folders. Drag and drop your mind maps into folders to organize your dashboard and more easily navigate your maps.


Create a New Folder

  • You can create a new folder from the MindMeister dashboard:

     

    1. Open the dashboard.
    2. Click the large blue plus (+) icon.
    3. Select New folder from the drop-down menu.
    4. Enter a name for your folder and press ENTER.

    Your new folder will appear on the MindMeister dashboard above your list of mind maps.

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    1. Open the MindMeister mobile app.
    2. Navigate to the My Maps area by pressing the icon in the lower-right corner of your display.
    3. Press the plus icon (+) in the top-right corner of your display.
    4. Press Folder.
    5. Give your folder a name and press Create.
    1. Open the MindMeister mobile app.
    2. Press the plus icon (+) in the lower-right corner of your display.
    3. Select Folder from the pop-up menu.
    4. Give your new folder a name and press Create.
Tip

The folders you create to organize your mind maps are completely personal and will not affect how your teammates or collaborators see their maps.


Move Mind Maps into Folders

  • You can move mind maps into folders via drag and drop on the MindMeister dashboard. Hold CMD/CTRL to select multiple maps. 

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    You can also move mind maps individually via the more options (...) menu:

     

    1. Hover your mouse over a mind map on your dashboard.
    2. Click the more options (...) button which appears.
    3. Select Move from the drop-down menu.
    4. Select your desired folder from the options listed.

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  • You can move mind maps into folders by drag and drop (long press on a mind map) or via these menu options:


    1. Open the MindMeister mobile app.
    2. Long press on the mind map you'd like to move.
    3. Select Move from the pop-up menu.
    4. Choose a folder for your mind map and press Move.
    1. Open the MindMeister mobile app.
    2. Longpress on the mind map you'd like to move
    3. Select Move from the pop-up menu.
    4. Choose a folder for your mind map and press Move.

Navigating Your Folders

  • If you've created a folder structure in MindMeister (i.e. folders within folders), be sure to keep an eye on your dashboard header. Here, you can see which folder you're currently viewing and navigate between levels:

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  • You can view your folder hierarchy in iOS by tapping the My Maps icon in the lower-right corner of your display.

  • You can view your folder hierarchy on Android by tapping the My Maps icon in the lower-right corner of your display.


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