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Using the map capsule is just about as easy as using Google Maps- the only additional steps involve customizing added information! By following these brief steps below, you'll create a useful, informative map to compliment your writing in no time flat. Click to add the Map Capsule to your Hub - its window will pop up. Title the capsule if you like (this is not mandatory). Select the default map type using the dropdown menu- you can choose to display your map as a roadmap, satellite image, or in terrain. Type the address or name of your location in the "Enter an address:" text box, then click on the "search" button. If your address or name reads, it will pop up below in bold with hyperlinked text reading "Pin a marker" or "just go to this location" following; if it does not, try again with a more specific address or well-known location name. If multiple locations show up in your search, select the location of your choice by clicking on one of ...

The Map Capsule allows you to embed maps into your Hubs to give an all-encompassing view of a particular area. With the Map Capsule, you can present readers with a traditional map, a satellite image, or a view of the terrain. Each map gives readers the option to view additional walking, biking, or driving directions. Depending on the location mapped, viewers may also have the ability to view your location via Google Street View, which allows them to amble along the very streets you describe in your Hub. The Map Capsule is a great way to augment or improve Hubs on travel, shopping, restaurants, historical events, sports, and pretty much anything else. Imagine- you can create a Map Capsule outlining your favorite hike or bar crawl, and allow users to poke around- via Google Street View- your favorite district of London. Go back to your past Hubs and see how they might be improved with the Map Capsule- and have fun writing new posts that revolve around it!