Video: Help with Creating a Map View Using SharePoint Geolocation

Does your SharePoint company site use maps to identify office locations? You can add a geolocation column for a map view in contact lists and libraries. This short video will walk you through a few of the primary steps to setting up map views.

Is your SharePoint company site optimized to visually represent office locations using maps? Leveraging the power of geolocation can significantly enhance the way you interact with location data. By adding a geolocation column, you can transform standard contact lists and libraries into dynamic, map-integrated views. This concise, informative video is your guide to mastering map views in SharePoint.

In this video, we will navigate through the primary steps needed to set up and utilize map views effectively. You’ll gain practical insights and easy-to-follow instructions on:

1. Building a Geolocation FieldType: Learn the fundamentals of creating a geolocation field type, laying the groundwork for your map view.
2. Adding a Column: We’ll guide you through the process of adding a geolocation column to your lists or libraries, a crucial step in visualizing your data on a map.
3. Specifying Locations: Discover how to accurately input and manage location data, ensuring your maps are both informative and precise.
4. Integrating Bing Maps: Understand how to find and select the correct latitude and longitude using Bing Maps, enabling a seamless integration of location coordinates into your SharePoint site.
5. Creating Different Views: Explore the possibilities of customizing your map views. Whether you need a broad overview or a detailed, location-specific perspective, SharePoint’s versatile view options have you covered.

By the end of this video, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to transform your SharePoint site with interactive, geolocation-based map views. Enhance the way your team visualizes and interacts with location data. Start building your map view in SharePoint today and unlock a new dimension of data representation.