Creating and Using a Custom Map on Google My Maps

Getting Started

Create a new Google My Maps account by going to myaccount.google.com/maps/myaccount and following the prompts.

To create a custom map, click on the "Create Map" button in the top right corner of the screen.

Creating and Customizing Your Map

Once you've created your custom map, you can start customizing it by dragging and dropping different types of markers, shapes, and labels.

• Drag a marker onto the map to add it
• Drag a shape (e.g. a star, rectangle) onto the map to create a custom polygon or square

Sharing Your Map

Once you've customized your map, you can share it with others by right-clicking on the map and selecting "Share with others" from the drop-down menu.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some additional tips for creating and using custom maps on Google My Maps:

• Use different colors and fonts to make your map stand out
• Add images or videos to your map for extra visual interest
• Cross-finger zooming is available by dragging left/right with the cross-hairs on the image of your map. Click and drag up/down with the cross-hairs on the image to zoom in/out.