When to use mind maps
Your brain remembers connected ideas better than isolated facts, and pairing words with a visual structure gives memory a second hook. Open the mind map before your first study session so new details have a framework to slot into, and again right before the exam for a rapid visual sweep of all major topics.Working with your mind map
Open the Mind Map tab on a deck to generate yours. It takes a few seconds for smaller decks, up to a minute for large ones.- Zoom and pan: scroll to zoom, drag the background to move around.
- Expand and collapse: click the arrow on a node to hide or show its children.
- Node details: click a concept to open a panel with a short explanation and links to the related flashcards.
- Colors: right-click a node to change its color and group related themes.