You can trace a path or highlight an area on your map by drawing lines and shapes.
Draw a line
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app
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- Open or create a map. Maps have the following size limits:
- Up to 10,000 lines, shapes, or places
- Up to 50,000 total points (in lines and shapes)
- Up to 20,000 data table cells
- In the bottom right, tap Add
Add a new line.
- Drag the map until the X is where you want it, then tap Add
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- Repeat until you’ve drawn your line, then tap Done
. To go back a step, tap Backspace
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- Give your line a name and choose a layer. A layer can hold up to 2,000 lines, shapes, or places.
- Tap Done
.
Edit or delete a line or shape
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the My Maps app
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- Open or create a map.
- Tap a line or shape.
- Tap Edit
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- Change name or other info: Type in the fields.
- Redraw a line: Tap Edit
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- Delete the line or shape: Tap Delete.
- When you’re finished, tap Done
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