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O365 Mind Mapping for Office Documents

See an example map of how Microsoft 365 work files break into branches. Then upload your own Word or PowerPoint file to build a map in minutes.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Mind Maps From Your Office Files

Start from the documents you already keep in Microsoft 365, not from a blank canvas.

Upload Word or PowerPoint

Add a DOCX or PPTX file and the AI reads headings, slides and key points to draft the map.

Clear branches and sub-topics

Each main theme becomes a branch, with supporting details nested beneath it for quick scanning.

Quiz and export next

Turn the finished map into a self-test, or export it as a PNG or PDF for shared team folders.

How O365 Mind Mapping Works

Three steps from an Office file to a map you can study or share.

  1. 1

    Add your Office file

    Upload a Word, PowerPoint or text file, or type the topic you want to map.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The generator groups your content into a branching map with expandable nodes.

  3. 3

    Edit, expand, export

    Refine node text, expand any branch with AI, then export or share the link.

Office 365 Mind Mapping Explained

O365 mind mapping means arranging the content of Microsoft 365 documents into a central idea with linked branches. Most work files, such as Word reports and PowerPoint decks, already follow a hierarchy of headings and slides. A mind map turns that hierarchy into a visual overview you can scan in seconds.

  • Central topic: the main subject of the document or deck
  • Main branches: the major sections, such as goals, scope and risks
  • Sub-branches: supporting points, data and examples under each section
  • Action items: decisions, owners and deadlines pulled from the text

Use the map to plan a project, revise a report or prepare a presentation. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own Office files in a few minutes.

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O365 Mind Mapping Questions

Common questions about making mind maps from Microsoft 365 files.

Can I make a mind map from a Word document?

Yes. Upload a DOCX file and CogniGuide reads the headings and paragraphs, then draws a branching map from them. You can edit any node afterward.

Does it work with PowerPoint slides?

Yes. Upload a PPTX file and the AI uses slide titles and bullet points to structure the map by topic.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits.

Can I turn the map into a quiz?

Yes. Convert a finished map into a quiz to test yourself on the branches and details.