How do I add a tab on Google Maps?

Answered by Frank Schwing

To add a tab on Google Maps, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Maps on your computer and sign in to your Google account.

2. Click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen to open the side menu.

3. From the side menu, click on “Your Places” to access your saved maps and other location information.

4. In the “Your Places” menu, click on the “Maps” tab to view and manage your saved maps.

5. Locate the map where you want to add a tab and click on the three-dot menu icon next to it.

6. From the menu that appears, select “Edit map” to enter the map editing mode.

7. Scroll down to the “Tabs Settings” section, which is usually at the bottom of the page.

8. Enable or tick the checkbox next to “Display Tabs” to turn on the tab feature for your map.

9. If you want to customize the tab names, click on the “Edit tab names” button and enter the desired names for each tab. This step is optional.

10. Once you have enabled the tab feature and made any necessary changes to the tab names, click on the “Save map” button to save your changes.

11. Your map will now display the tabs at the top, allowing users to easily switch between different sections or categories of information on the map.

Adding tabs to your Google Maps can be useful for organizing and presenting different types of information, such as points of interest, routes, or layers of data. It allows users to navigate and explore your map more efficiently by providing clear sections for different purposes.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you add tabs to your Google Maps. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any other Google Maps features, feel free to ask!