Show or hide places on the map

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You can specify the types of places that you want shown on the map and hide the places that you don't want displayed.

  1. On the View menu, click Show or Hide Places.
  2. On the Restaurants tab, select the check box next to each category of restaurant that you want to see on the map.
  3. On the Places tab, select the check box next to each category of place that you want to see on the map.
  4. Click Apply to preview your selections on the map.
  5. Click OK to apply the changes.

Note  Your settings affect the places that are listed in the Find Nearby Places pane. You can change the settings in the Find Nearby Places pane by clicking Show or Hide Places.

Tips

If you select more than a few categories at once, your map may appear cluttered.

To show all restaurants and places, click Check All.

To hide all restaurants and places, click Uncheck All.

To select a few categories of restaurants or places, first click Uncheck All, and then make your selections.

To clear a check box, click it again.

You can still search for a specific restaurant, hotel, or other place on the map by using Find, even if you have hidden that category.

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