Capturing Coordinates from the map

Capturing Coordinates from the map

Overview

It's possible to capture the coordinates of your cursor using the right-click (control-click) on the map.

Method

  1. Move the map to your chosen location.
  2. Hover the mouse over the exact location to capture.
  3. Right-click on the map to bring up a right-click menu.
  4. Hover over 'Copy'
  5. Choose from one of the following:
    1. Coordinate. The two coordinates of the location in your current map projection.
    2. Coordinate (Lat Long). The two coordinates of the location in Latitude Longitude.
    3. Extent. The four coordinates representing the far left, right, top and bottom of the current map view.
Once selected, the coordinates will be copied to your computer's clipboard.


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