Difference between revisions of "Get Latitude and Longitude from Google Maps"
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#*Type an address, location, or point of interest into the search bar and tap the "Search" button. | #*Type an address, location, or point of interest into the search bar and tap the "Search" button. | ||
#*Use your fingers navigate the map's interface and find your desired location. Tap and hold on the map and hold in order to drop a pin. | #*Use your fingers navigate the map's interface and find your desired location. Tap and hold on the map and hold in order to drop a pin. | ||
| − | #Share the location with Messages. Click on the “Dropped Pin” tab at the bottom of your screen, then select "Share". You'll see a variety of sharing options, but using "Messages" is currently the fastest way to get to your coordinates.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlGMz1Kp7q4</ref> | + | #Share the location with Messages. Click on the “Dropped Pin” tab at the bottom of your screen, then select "Share". You'll see a variety of sharing options, but using "Messages" is currently the fastest way to get to your coordinates.<ref name="rf1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlGMz1Kp7q4</ref> |
#Select a recipient for the share and press "Send". Share with yourself to learn the latitude and longitude coordinates or else share this information with a friend. | #Select a recipient for the share and press "Send". Share with yourself to learn the latitude and longitude coordinates or else share this information with a friend. | ||
#*Sharing a location with friends lets them know where you are currently (or will be later), and offers them an easy way to get directions. | #*Sharing a location with friends lets them know where you are currently (or will be later), and offers them an easy way to get directions. | ||
#Receive the shared location. Open up the text message from the share. | #Receive the shared location. Open up the text message from the share. | ||
#Click on the Google Maps link. This will appear in the message after the location’s address and will begin with "goo.gl/maps". | #Click on the Google Maps link. This will appear in the message after the location’s address and will begin with "goo.gl/maps". | ||
| − | #Find the latitude and longitude. The link will launch Google Maps and the location’s latitude and longitude will appear at both the top and the bottom of the screen.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgL_PzImfO0</ref> | + | #Find the latitude and longitude. The link will launch Google Maps and the location’s latitude and longitude will appear at both the top and the bottom of the screen.<ref name="rf2">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgL_PzImfO0</ref> |
#*The latitude coordinate is traditionally listed first in the coordinate pair. | #*The latitude coordinate is traditionally listed first in the coordinate pair. | ||
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#Open Google Maps. | #Open Google Maps. | ||
#Drop a pin where you want to get the latitude and longitude. Find the location on the map. Tap and hold down on the screen until a red pin appears at the location. | #Drop a pin where you want to get the latitude and longitude. Find the location on the map. Tap and hold down on the screen until a red pin appears at the location. | ||
| − | #*You can also use the search bar to find a specific location such as a business address or park location.<ref>https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1</ref> | + | #*You can also use the search bar to find a specific location such as a business address or park location.<ref name="rf3">https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1</ref> |
| − | #View the location’s coordinates. After you have dropped a pin, look at the search bar at the top of the screen. The location’s latitude and longitude will appear in the search bar.<ref | + | #View the location’s coordinates. After you have dropped a pin, look at the search bar at the top of the screen. The location’s latitude and longitude will appear in the search bar.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #Share the location if you like. Tap the “Dropped Pin” tab at the bottom of your screen. Click "Share" and then choose the messaging application you would like to use. Send the message or email to yourself or to a friend.<ref | + | #Share the location if you like. Tap the “Dropped Pin” tab at the bottom of your screen. Click "Share" and then choose the messaging application you would like to use. Send the message or email to yourself or to a friend.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*The share will include the location's latitude and longitude. | #*The share will include the location's latitude and longitude. | ||
#*The latitude coordinate is traditionally listed first in the coordinate pair. | #*The latitude coordinate is traditionally listed first in the coordinate pair. | ||
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#Drop a pin. Click on the exact location you'd like coordinates for. | #Drop a pin. Click on the exact location you'd like coordinates for. | ||
#*Once a pin is dropped, the latitude and longitude will be a part of the URL in your address bar, but there's a even simpler way to get the information. | #*Once a pin is dropped, the latitude and longitude will be a part of the URL in your address bar, but there's a even simpler way to get the information. | ||
| − | #Right-click on the pin and select "What's here?".<ref>https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&oco=1</ref> | + | #Right-click on the pin and select "What's here?".<ref name="rf4">https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&oco=1</ref> |
| − | #*To right-click on a Mac, hold down {{keypress|ctrl}} as you click on the mouse. <ref | + | #*To right-click on a Mac, hold down {{keypress|ctrl}} as you click on the mouse. <ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Instead of dropping a pin, you can also right-click on the map location directly. | #*Instead of dropping a pin, you can also right-click on the map location directly. | ||
#Get your location's latitude and longitude. The coordinates will be located in a rectangular box that appears on the bottom of your computer screen. | #Get your location's latitude and longitude. The coordinates will be located in a rectangular box that appears on the bottom of your computer screen. | ||
#*The latitude coordinate is listed first in the coordinate pair. | #*The latitude coordinate is listed first in the coordinate pair. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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**Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds: DDD° MM’ SS.S’’; 42°13'08.2"N 83°44'00.9"W | **Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds: DDD° MM’ SS.S’’; 42°13'08.2"N 83°44'00.9"W | ||
**Decimal Degrees: DD.DDDDD°; 42.231039°N, 83.733584°W | **Decimal Degrees: DD.DDDDD°; 42.231039°N, 83.733584°W | ||
| − | *If your web browser is running Google Maps Lite, you will not be able to view a location’s latitude and longitude. To determine if you are in Lite mode look for a lightning bolt icon in the lower right corner of your map or go to the settings menu (☰) and scroll down for a message that reads: "You're in Lite mode."<ref>https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3031966</ref> | + | *If your web browser is running Google Maps Lite, you will not be able to view a location’s latitude and longitude. To determine if you are in Lite mode look for a lightning bolt icon in the lower right corner of your map or go to the settings menu (☰) and scroll down for a message that reads: "You're in Lite mode."<ref name="rf5">https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3031966</ref> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
