Overview
Embed an interactive Google Map of a place or address in your page. Set the map’s zoom and height, and choose whether to show a directions button.
Use a map to give readers a clear location reference in travel plans, event notes, or other documents. You can also add the block to a board card.
When to use it
Add a map of a hotel, restaurant, or landmark to a travel plan.
Show the venue location in notes for a meeting or event.
Include a map of a customer or project site in your work notes.
Keep a place map beside related information in a board card.
Features and settings
Setting
LOCATION
Enter a place or address to show on the map. Use a specific location when you want readers to find the right venue or landmark.
Setting
Map label
Add a label to identify the map, such as the name of the place.
Setting
ZOOM
Adjust how closely the map focuses on the location. Choose a closer view for a specific venue or a wider view for its surroundings.
Setting
HEIGHT
Set how tall the map appears. Increase the height when you want more of the map visible at once.
Setting
Route Button
Turn on Show to display a directions button with the map.
Setting
Directions button label
Choose the text displayed on the directions button when you show it.
How to use it
Add a Google Maps block
Add the Google Maps block to a page or board card.
Create the map
Choose Create Map to start setting up the map.
Enter a location
In Map Settings, enter a place or address under LOCATION.
Adjust the map
Set the zoom and height, and choose whether to show the directions button.
Save your changes
Choose Save Changes to apply your map settings.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Plan a city break
Add a map of your hotel or a landmark to your travel notes. Adjust the zoom to show the surrounding streets.
Share an event venue
Include an interactive map of the venue in your event notes. Show the directions button to give readers a route option.
Document a project site
Add the project address to a board card so the location is easy to reference alongside the work.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Enter a specific place or address to help the map focus on the location you intend.
Use a wider zoom when nearby streets or landmarks are useful context.
Choose a taller map when you want more map area visible in your notes.
Show the directions button when readers may need a route to the location.
Limitations
The Google Maps block is not available from the slash menu.
You cannot turn this block into another block.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a Google Map to my notes?
Add the Google Maps block to a page, choose Create Map, enter a place or address under LOCATION, then save your changes.
Can I put an address or place name on the map?
Yes. Enter the place or address you want to show under LOCATION in Map Settings.
How do I zoom in or out on the map?
Adjust the map’s zoom under ZOOM in Map Settings.
Can I add directions to an embedded map?
Yes. Turn on Show under Route Button to display a directions button.
Can I change the size of the map?
Yes. Set its height under HEIGHT in Map Settings.
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