The Custom Google My Maps View

Creating a custom Google My Maps view allows you to personalize your maps with ease, making them more visually appealing and useful for various applications. This article will guide you through the process of creating a custom Google My Maps view.

Getting Started

1. Open Google My Maps in your web browser or Google Sheets.
2. Click on the "Create" button and select "My Maps" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the "My Maps" window, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner and then select "Edit view" from the dropdown menu.

Customizing the View

From here, you can customize your view by selecting from various options such as shapes, labels, markers, and more. You can also change the map's color scheme, add or remove layers, and adjust the view's zoom level.

Adding Custom Elements

1. Click on the "Shapes" option to add custom shapes such as rectangles, polygons, or lines.
2. Use the "Labels" option to add text labels to your map. You can customize the font size, color, and alignment.
3. Markers allow you to assign a specific shape or icon to each location on the map. You can also add a custom marker image or upload a custom image.

Embedding Custom Views

You can embed your custom Google My Maps view directly into other web pages using the "Viewer" option in the "My Maps" window. Simply click on the "Share" button and select "Viewers" from the dropdown menu.

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