Create Mind Maps in ClickUp

Use Mind Maps in ClickUp to visually explore your work, organize ideas, and connect tasks in a single interactive view. This guide walks you through creating, customizing, and sharing Mind Maps so your team can plan projects more clearly.

What Mind Maps in ClickUp Can Do

Mind Maps provide a flexible way to display items in your Workspace and quickly adjust structure without losing context.

Visualize relationships between tasks, Lists, and Folders.
Drag and drop to rearrange work items.
Create new tasks directly from nodes.
Share views so your team can collaborate in real time.

You can build two types of Mind Maps: one based on existing tasks, and another in a blank, free-form layout.

Types of ClickUp Mind Maps

There are two primary Mind Map modes available in ClickUp. Each offers different ways to organize and plan your work.

ClickUp Task Mode Mind Maps

Task mode Mind Maps are connected to your existing task hierarchy. Nodes represent Spaces, Folders, Lists, and tasks, depending on the level you choose.

Use Task mode when you want to reorganize existing work.
Drag items between Lists or Folders to update structure.
Create new tasks that automatically appear in your hierarchy.

ClickUp Blank Mode Mind Maps

Blank mode is a free-form canvas that lets you brainstorm and plan without affecting your current structure.

Use Blank mode for early-stage ideation.
Create standalone nodes for concepts, themes, or project phases.
Later convert key ideas into tasks from the Mind Map.

How to Create a Mind Map in ClickUp

You can add a new Mind Map as a view at almost any level of your Workspace.

Open the Space, Folder, or List where you want the Mind Map.
At the top of the screen, click the + View button.
Select Mind Map from the available view types.
Choose Task mode or Blank mode for your new Mind Map.
Click Add View to create it.

The new Mind Map will open as a tab within that location in ClickUp, and you can rename it to match your project or purpose.

Using Task Mode Mind Maps in ClickUp

Task mode lets you interact with your Workspace structure in a visual way.

Select the Hierarchy Level

When you first create a Mind Map in Task mode, you may be asked to choose which level to display.

Show items at the Space, Folder, or List level.
Filter to a specific List if you only want to focus on a portion of work.
Switch levels using the hierarchy controls at the top of the view.

Reorganize Tasks in ClickUp

Drag and drop nodes to move items around the hierarchy.

Drag a task to another List to change its location.
Move entire Lists between Folders.
Rearrange parent and subtask relationships where supported.

Changes you make in the Mind Map are reflected immediately across ClickUp, keeping all views in sync.

Create and Edit Tasks from the Mind Map

You can manage tasks without leaving the Mind Map screen.

Click the + icon next to a node to create a new task.
Rename nodes to update task names.
Click a task node to open its task window for detailed editing.

Use this approach to build new task structures while still seeing the big picture.

Using Blank Mode Mind Maps in ClickUp

Blank mode gives you a fresh canvas that is not tied directly to your existing task hierarchy.

Create Nodes and Connections

Start with a central node that represents your main topic.
Click the + handle to add child nodes branching from the center.
Continue adding nodes to represent ideas, phases, or requirements.

Rearrange nodes by dragging them anywhere on the canvas to improve readability.

Convert Ideas into Tasks

When ideas are ready to become actionable work, you can turn nodes into tasks.

Use the node options menu to create a new task from that item.
Assign the task to a List and owner while converting it.
Open the task to add details, due dates, and custom fields.

This allows you to move smoothly from brainstorming to execution within ClickUp.

Customize Your ClickUp Mind Map View

Mind Maps have their own view-level settings so you can tailor how information appears.

Adjust Layout and Display Options

Zoom in and out to focus on details or see the entire structure.
Pan the canvas by clicking and dragging an empty area.
Collapse or expand branches to simplify the view.

These controls help you keep large maps manageable and easy to navigate.

Filter and Sort in Task Mode

In Task mode, you can use standard view controls that ClickUp provides.

Filter tasks by status, assignee, or other criteria.
Hide completed tasks to focus on current work.
Apply custom filters to highlight specific priorities.

Filters affect only the current view, so other views of the same tasks are unchanged.

Share and Manage ClickUp Mind Maps

Sharing Mind Maps makes it easier for teams to stay aligned on structure and plans.

Share a Mind Map View

Open the Mind Map you want to share.
Click the view settings or sharing menu in the top-right corner.
Adjust who can access the view, based on your Workspace sharing options.

Depending on your permissions, you can share with specific people, teams, or make the view visible to everyone in that location.

Rename, Duplicate, or Remove Views

Use the view options menu to manage your Mind Maps.

Rename a view to clarify its purpose.
Duplicate a map to experiment with a new structure.
Remove a view when it is no longer needed. This does not delete the underlying tasks in Task mode.

Best Practices for ClickUp Mind Maps

Follow these tips to make the most of Mind Maps in your Workspace.

Start with a clear central topic so every branch supports a single goal.
Use Task mode for organizing existing work, and Blank mode for early planning.
Limit the number of top-level branches to keep the map readable.
Regularly convert brainstormed nodes into tasks to maintain momentum.

Combining both modes helps you capture ideas and structure them into actionable plans using the same platform.

Learn More About ClickUp Mind Maps

For detailed options, supported features, and the most up-to-date interface changes, review the official help documentation for Mind Maps in ClickUp.

View the official ClickUp Mind Map help article for full reference.

If you are looking for broader work management and productivity strategies that complement Mind Maps in ClickUp, you can explore expert resources at Consultevo.

By using Mind Maps effectively, your team can align on priorities, clarify complex workflows, and keep planning and execution connected in ClickUp.

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