Create the Map

The first step in creating a map is selecting the data you want displayed. The selection must contain a column of data that identifies geographical regions, such as states or countries, as well as the columns of data you want to show on the map. You can display and hide these columns when you need to, as described in Update, Add, or Remove Data.

Map button

Click the Map button. Drag on the worksheet to indicate the size and location of the map you want to create. After the map is created, you can modify it through the Map Control dialog box. For more information, see Change the Data Display and Format and Add Emphasis and Detail.

Can’t find the Microsoft Map toolbar buttons?   Double-click the map to activate it on your worksheet and display the Map toolbar. When active, your map is surrounded by a thick border. Microsoft Map checks for mismatched or misspelled geographical regions   If some regions in your selection don’t match Microsoft Map’s geographical data, Microsoft Map displays a dialog box in which you can correct the information. Don’t have data yet?   You can start working with Microsoft Map with no data selected. This displays a blank map, to which you can then add data. For more information on inserting data, see Change the Data Display and Format. Create a new map from an old one   If you already have a map, you can create another by copying and pasting the existing one. After pasting, you can add data, change the way it’s displayed, and make other modifications. Get help while you use Microsoft Map   Microsoft Map has Help you can use when working with your maps. With Microsoft Map active, click the commands on the Help menu to find the information you need.

What Maps Can You Use?

The following maps are installed with Microsoft Map:

  World Countries

  United States

  Canadian Provinces

  European Countries

  United Kingdom

  Australian States

  Mexican States

You can obtain additional maps to use with Microsoft Map. For more information, see Microsoft Map Help. To access this Help, Microsoft Map must be active.

Office Assistant button

Want to know more?   Look up Getting Results - Map in Help.