# Getting started

Get to know Whimsical at a high level so you can start creating.

- [What is Whimsical?](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/what-is-whimsical)
- [Getting started with flowcharts](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/flowcharts)
- [Getting started with mind maps](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/mind-maps)
- [Getting started with wireframes](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/wireframes)
- [What can you do with Whimsical?](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/do-whimsical)
- [Using Whimsical Boards](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/using-boards)
- [Getting started with Whimsical AI](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/whimsical-ai)
- [AI-assisted mind mapping](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/ai-mind-maps)
- [Working with Whimsical's infinite canvas](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/infinite-canvas)
- [5 ways to create a new file](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/new-file)
- [How to create a new workspace](https://whimsical.com/learn/workspaces/create-new)
- [Customizing file and folder icons](https://whimsical.com/learn/faqs/icons)
- [Mentions in Whimsical files](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/mentions)
- [Customizing diagram shapes](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/customize-shapes)
- [Getting started with sequence diagrams](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/sequence-diagrams)
- [Using the command menu](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/command-menu)