Interact with Maps

Interactively select locations on map

Use these functions to interactively select locations on a map. For example, you can identify the coordinates of a location, add text to a location, or add data tips to shape objects.

Functions

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Map Axes

`ginput`	Identify axes coordinates
`gtext`	Add text to figure using mouse
`datatip`	Create data tip

`axesm`-Based Maps

`inputm`	Identify latitudes and longitudes on `axesm`-based map using mouse
`gtextm`	Add text to `axesm`-based map using mouse
`gcpmap`	Identify current point on `axesm`-based map using mouse

Topics

Interactively Identify Geographic Locations
Find the latitude and longitude coordinates of locations on a map by interactively selecting the locations.
Interactively Display Text on Maps
Display text on a map by interactively selecting the locations for the text.
Add Data Tips to Point, Line, and Polygon Shapes
Create customized data tips on point, line, and polygon shapes created using the geoplot function. (Since R2025a)
Work with Objects by Name
Map objects are frequently created with descriptive tags, or names. You can manage names, and control the display of groups of objects with similar names.

Featured Examples

Create an Interactive Map for Selecting Point Features

Get the latitude and longitude coordinates of points selected by mouse clicks on a map.

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