Add Emphasis and Detail

There are several ways you can provide orientation, highlight specific data, or otherwise make your map more informative. One way is to show highways, cities, airports, lakes, or a combination of these. This information is provided with Microsoft Map. To add these features, click Features (Map menu), and select the ones you want.

Map Labels button

Add Text button

Custom Pin Map button

Select Objects button

Display labels to identify countries, regions, or cities. Click the Map Labels button, select the options you want, and then click each point at which you want a label. To add a text box with a comment or explanation, click the Add Text button, and then type the text. Click the Custom Pin Map button to add custom labels or symbols to the map, identifying points of interest. To return to normal selection, click the Select Objects button.

Format and edit text and other map elements   Double-click legends and symbols to display a dialog box in which you can make changes. Click to select a text box or title, and then double-click to display the dialog box. To edit the text in place, double-click the text. For more information on formatting and editing map elements, see Microsoft Map Help.