[header] How to create mind maps using freemind [title] Open up freemind. [title] Open or create a mind map. [step] To create one, click on file] new or ctrl n. [title] Double click on the circle in the center of the screen and type in the core of the mind map. 
[step] This will create a textbox like object that you type in the name. [title] Click on the light bulb icon in the top toolbar to get a' child'.