Turn your Microsoft course notes into a mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of your notes and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch. No credit card needed to start.
How a mind map helps with Microsoft courses
A Microsoft mind map app is most useful when a subject has many related parts, such as Microsoft 365 apps, Azure services, or Windows administration. DeckOwl reads your slides or notes and draws the structure, so you can see how each product or concept connects to the others.
- Spot which Microsoft 365 apps share features such as cloud storage and co-authoring
- Compare Azure service families side by side instead of memorizing one long list
- Group Excel formulas, functions, and shortcuts under one central topic
- Rebuild the map from a new training handout whenever your course material changes
Upload any notes
Add PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your course is organized.
Explore, then quiz
Move from the main topic down to the details, then turn the same material into quizzes or flashcards.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a training handout, slide deck, or set of notes on the Microsoft topic you are studying.
Generate the map
The AI pulls out main topics and subtopics and connects them into a single map.
Edit and explore
Adjust branches and drill down until each product or concept makes sense.
Because the map stays editable, you can trim branches you already know and expand the ones your exam covers. Explore it node by node to check your understanding before you move on to quizzes.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study Microsoft 365 apps for a certification exam?
Start with the official skills outline, then map each app's core tasks and shortcuts as branches. Test yourself on the branches you find hardest until you can explain each one without looking.
Should I memorize Azure services as a list or as groups?
Group them by category, such as compute, storage, and networking, so you learn how they relate. A mind map makes those categories easy to see and revisit.
Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?
Yes. You can rename, move, add, or delete nodes so the map matches your course. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Does DeckOwl export my study material?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes browser study without exports.
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