How To MindMap Using Google Sheet?

Have you ever wanted to create a mind map but didn't know where to start?. In this article we will cover how to creating a mind map using Google Sheets. So, if you're new and want to learn the basics of using the powerful tool, you should dive in.

Nowadays, people frequently use Mind Map diagrams to visualize and recording information. It helps you focus on your idea. Its often made around a single concept drawn in the center of a blank page. There is various software available for Mind Mapping. However, in this article, we will only talk about how to Mind Map using Google Sheet.

Before You Get Started

Google Sheet is a spreadsheet program offered by Google as a part of the Google Docs Editors suite. It includes Google Docs, Google Drawings, Google Slides, Google Forms, etc. It incorporates your data with colorful charts and graphs. You can create Mind Map using Google Sheet in two ways:

1. Using Google Sheet built-in drawing templates.
2. Using Lucid chart add on of Google Sheet.

We will talk about both of them below in this article. Now before creating Mind Map in Google Sheet you have to ensure these things:

1. First, think about the concept that you want to create a Mind Map about. 
2. Then break it into smaller concepts and think about them.
3. See if you can find more about your concept. You can do this on paper.

After arranging everything, you are now ready to create your Mind Map in Google Sheet.

Creating Mind Map in Google Sheet

1. Open Google Sheet. Click on “Blank”. You will get a new untitled spreadsheet window.
   
2. Click on “Insert”. A drop-down list of options will appear in the window.
   
3. Click on “Drawing”. A new drawing window will appear. Your necessary options are on the upper side.
   
4. There you will find the “Shapes” and “Arrows” options.
   
5. Click on “Shapes” and “Arrows” to get a list of various shapes and arrows. You can use them to draw your Mind Map diagram.
   
   
6. Now select a shape and then draw a shape on the window by clicking and dragging the mouse. For editing the shape, double click on it.
   
7. Then create more shapes as you see fit. Then draw arrows by using the “Arrow” option. You can also draw an arrow by clicking on the “Line” option and select “Arrow”. Then draw arrows by clicking and dragging the mouse.
   
8. You can join shapes by drawing an arrow from the middle point of one shape to another.
   
9. After completing your Mind Map diagram, save it by clicking on “Save and Close”.
   
10. Then it will appear on your Google Spreadsheet.
    
11. You can save it on your device in different formats by clicking “Download”. That’s how you can create Mind Map using Google Sheet.
    

Creating Mind Map in Google Sheet using Lucid chart

1. Open Google Sheet and then click on “Add-ons”.
   
2. Click “Get Add-ons” and then install Lucid chart.
   
3. After installing, again click on “Add-ons”. You will see the new option “Lucid chart Diagrams for Sheets”.
   
4. Then click on “Insert Diagram”. Log in to Lucid chart. Lucid chart Diagrams will appear on the right side of the window.
5. You can create a new diagram by clicking on the “Create” option.
   
6. You can also edit, check, and add a diagram that is suitable for you.
   
7. After adding or creating, the diagram will appear on your Google Spreadsheet. Then save it by clicking “Download”.
   

So, following these, you can Mind Map using Google Sheet.

Summary: MindMap using Google Sheet

• Go to Google Drive and create a new blank sheet.
• Put |= in the top left cell of your spreadsheet, between the A and 1.
• Double click on the bottom right corner of the cell with |= in it, or click and drag down to create as many cells as you need.
• In the second row, type Branch 1, then press enter.
• In the third row, add Branch 2, then press enter.
• Double-click on the top left corner of Row 2 to select Row 2 and 3.
• Select Insert > Down