How to Drop Pins in Google Maps
In 2005, Google introduced its Google Maps feature, allowing Internet users to view maps, get step-by-step directions and find nearby attractions. This website allows users to save their own maps to plot out desired routes, add custom details and share with other users. Adding a pin, also known as a place mark, allows users to pinpoint areas of interest on a saved map.
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Instructions
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Access the Google Maps website from your Web browser. Log into your Google account by clicking on the "Sign In" link located at the upper right corner of the screen and typing in your registered username and password.
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Click on the "My Maps" link located at the upper left corner of the screen and select the map you wish to use.
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Click on the blue pin icon located at the top of the map. Google Maps changes your cursor to a crosshair.
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Drag the pin to the desired location on the map and left-click the mouse to drop the pin.
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Type in a title and description for your pin in the text boxes and click "Ok" to save your pin. If you do not want a title and description, press "Ok" without typing anything in the boxes.
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Tips & Warnings
You can place as many pins as you'd like in your map. To edit a pin's description, click on the pin from the map or from the left frame to access the text box. To move a pin, click on the pin inside the map and drag it to its new location. To delete a pin, select the pin from the map or from the left frame. When the text box appears, click "Delete."
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