# \#mindmap

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## [Mind Mapping diagram - changing layout](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/mind-mapping-diagram-changing-layout/21612)

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**Author:** [@KDean](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/KDean)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/mind-mapping-diagram-changing-layout/21612 "2025-04-10T02:23:34Z")

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The default layout for a mind map is with the core concept at the centre and the nodes on the left and right. Is there a way to layout top to bottom or left to right or something other than the “explode from centre”?

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## [What can I do with grouping function of Mindmap](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-grouping-function-of-mindmap/17196)

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**Author:** [@Kunouk](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Kunouk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-grouping-function-of-mindmap/17196 "2021-12-08T05:37:02Z")

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I confirmed how to group one more node for mindmap. And I wonder what else I can do with the function. What I want to know is the purpose of the functionality. Please let me know how to use the grouping function.

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## [MindMap - move node to be child of another node](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/mindmap-move-node-to-be-child-of-another-node/16615)

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**Author:** [@brynwales](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/brynwales)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/mindmap-move-node-to-be-child-of-another-node/16615 "2021-02-09T00:39:42Z")

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Hi, looking at using VP for mind mapping (already use it for other things, but trying to reduce number of tools). I am comfortable creating the mind map. Does anybody know, if I have a mind map, how I can move one note (…