Show or hide information on the map
You can streamline the look of your map when you show or hide symbols and labels related to populated places, boundaries, transportation, and other items.
You can also turn on or off individual locations, such as types of restaurants, airports, museums, banks, and more.
Show or hide symbols and labels on the mapOn the Standard toolbar, click Map settings
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On the View menu, point to Panes, and then click Map settings.
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In the Map settings pane, under Symbols and Labels, click the box next to each item that you want to change how the map displays. Continue clicking the box until the map displays the symbols and labels the way you want.
Setting
Displays
The default settings for symbols and labels on the map.

More detailed symbols or labels related to the items on the map.

No symbols or labels related to the items.
Reset defaults
Restores the map to the default settings.
Select all
Displays more symbols and labels on the map.
Clear all
Clears all symbols and labels from the map.
Show or hide locations on the map
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On the View menu, click Show or hide places.
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In the Categories dialog box, on the Restaurants tab, select the check box next to each category of restaurant that you want to see on the map.
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On the Places tab, select the check box next to each category of place that you want to see on the map.
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Click Apply to preview your selections on the map.
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Click OK to apply the changes.
Notes
- 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 Categories.
- Think of the Map settings pane as the master switch for turning on and off labels and symbols on your map. If the map does not display certain items that you expect, such as nearby places, make sure that the symbols you want are selected in the Map settings pane.
Tips
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If you select more than a few categories at once, your map may appear cluttered.
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To show all restaurants and places, click Select all.
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To hide all restaurants and places, click Clear all.
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To select a few categories of restaurants or places, first click Clear all, and then make your selections.
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To clear a check box, click it again.
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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.