Marking a Location on a Map

If you find a location on a map that you want to save, you can place a virtual push pin on that spot, called a dropped pin. After placing the pin, you can move it around until it appears exactly where you want it. Then give it a distinctive name so you'll always be able to find a specific location, such as the site of a favorite park or hiking trail, which may not have a specific street address. You can also delete a pin from a map later if you want.

Dropping a Pin on a Map

When you drop a pin on a map, the pin appears in purple. The purple color means that you can move the pin around, because you haven't yet given it a descriptive name. The moment you name the pin location, the color of the pin changes to red.

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