Outlining & mapping

Outlining and mapping tools can help you organize main ideas and details to improve your comprehension.

Outlining tools

  • MS Word and Google Docs have outlining features built-in
  • Workflowy (free or paid) is a web-based outlining tool with features that enhance focus (expand or collapse) and act as a task-manager (hide completed bullets)

Visual mapping tools

  • Mindomo is web-based (3 maps free, then paid subscription)
  • Mindmeister is web-based (3 maps free, then paid subscription)
  • Inspiration is installed software or web-based (paid download or subscription)
  • MindNode (iOS or Mac)