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September 18, 2025

# Create a New AYOA Mind Map from scratch

## Create a central idea for your Mind Map

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Getting started with new Mind Maps in AYOA is very easy - simply start with your Central Idea as is shown in this video

 

Jump [here](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en)for further information on Mind Mapping for beginners!

 

 

 

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