In this example, HTML tags have been applied to change the text for a cleaner visual presentation. Once you are finished, click OK and your feature is complete.

Additionally, you can change the icon of a placemark or the color and opacity of a line/polygon by selecting the color icon and changing the settings as needed.

These tags can be found on many websites by performing a Google search. With HTML tags, it is easy to add photos, links and other multimedia features to your feature and adds a little something extra to your map. Begin by giving the feature a title and add a description of what the feature represents. By using the tool to select a created feature, you have the ability to edit the feature to your choosing.Īfter you have created a feature on your map, another pop-up window will appear allowing you to edit the feature you created and add any information you wish to convey. The select/edit map features tool is helpful for accomplishing this task. Once you have created a feature, you may wish to return to change its location or information at a later time. To apply a placemark, simply select the add a placemark tool from the toolbar and drag it to the location you wish to represent. The placemark tool is an excellent tool for representing point locations on your map. The process is as simple as selecting the shape you would like to create from the toolbar and drawing it in its appropriate location on your map. The line/polygon tool is an excellent tool for representing paths, areas and other geometric shapes on your map. With this program, you are supplied with a toolbar containing several drawing tools to represent locations and features on your map.

Adding features to your map is very easy using Google Maps.

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