How to Embed a Google Map Without a Bubble

Removing the bubble allows you to see the entire map.

You can quickly embed a Google Map on your website, blog, email or an IM message. By default, Google Maps include an information bubble that's placed over the address. This bubble contains the address and a link to directions, but it also takes up a lot of space on the map. You can remove the bubble from the Google Map you create, but you must customize the map's HTML before you attempt to embed it.

Instructions

1. Open your browser and visit Google Maps at maps.google.com.

2. Type in the address that you wish to display in the textbox at the top and press the "Enter" key.

3. Click on the "Link" button at the top of the screen.

4. Click on the "Customize and preview embedded map" link.

5. Click on the "X" in the top right of the bubble. This will alter the HTML so the bubble is not included.

6. Place your cursor in the "Copy and paste this HTML to embed in website" textbox.

7. Press the "Ctrl" and "A" keys to select all of the HTML.

8. Press the "Ctrl" and "C" keys simultaneously to copy the HTML.

9. Press the "Ctrl" and "P" keys simultaneously to paste the HTML into an email, website or IM window.

References

• Google Maps Help: Embedding a Map Into a Website or Blog