# How to Use Miro Mind Map

> To use a mind map in Miro, click 'Mind Map' to start, place your central idea node, build out branches using the '+' button, add sub-nodes, and rearrange the layout by dragging. Customize colors, fonts, and highlights, then share your board with teammates or use presentation mode to walk through it.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-miro-mind-map/
Apps: Miro
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5205ab56e05a00fff008/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Miro account and click 'Mind Map' to create a new board.
2. Click anywhere on the board to place your central idea node.
3. Build your mind map and double-click the main node to rename it.
4. Click the '+' button on the node to add branches.
5. Each new node can have its own sub-nodes.
6. Drag nodes to rearrange the layout easily.
7. Change colors, highlights, and fonts for clarity or emphasis.
8. Select a node type.
9. Click the 'Share' button to invite teammates to co-create or comment on branches.
10. Click 'Present' to use presentation mode to walk through your mind map.