Edit in map view

Using Edit in map view, you can edit location data, delete features, create features, and change feature geometries (such as coordinates or Esri JSON geometry) from a new or existing Microsoft SharePoint list or document library.

Note:

If the list or library contains data in Esri JSON format, set the column type to Multiple lines of text, not Single line of text. This ensures that the data remains intact during edits to features.

To edit or delete points, polylines, or polygons, your SharePoint list or document library rows must contain coordinates or geometry data (Esri JSON format). When you choose one or more rows from a list, a message appears indicating the number of rows that are selected from the current page or view of the SharePoint list or library.

Note:

Edit in map view does not support SharePoint lists or document libraries that contain only addresses. If you're using addresses, you must geocode the list before opening the Edit in map view pane.

Access the Edit in map view pane

To access the Edit in map view pane, complete the following steps:

1. Open Microsoft SharePoint.
2. Access a new or existing SharePoint list or document library.
3. Click the Edit in map view button .

   The Edit in map view pane appears.

Note:

If the SharePoint list or document library has x,y or geometry data in Esri JSON format, the Edit in map view pane appears with the selected rows displayed as features on the map. The map then zooms to the area of the features. If the list or library does not have x,y or geometry data in Esri JSON format, you are prompted to update or specify the column or columns that contain location data through the Configure data menu. The data is then displayed as features on the map.

Create features

You can create features in a new or existing SharePoint list or document library from the Edit in map view pane. To add a feature to a list or library, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Create button .

   

2. Do one of the following, based on the feature class type:
   • Points—Click the map to add a point feature.
   • Lines or polygons—Click the map to add the start point and vertices for line and polygon features. To finish drawing the line or polygon features, double-click the map to add the final vertex and apply the changes.
3. Enter the attributes or add any attachments for the new feature.
4. Click Create to create the feature.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to create additional features.
6. Optionally, from the SharePoint list or document library, select available terms from a managed metadata column to tag to new features.

   Note:

   To create terms, your SharePoint administrator must set up a term store for geotags. After setting up the term store, they must click Usage settings and ensure that the Submission policy section is set to have an open policy.

Edit features

You can edit the geometry (point features, polylines, or polygons) from the feature field.

Edit point features

To edit point features, complete the following steps:

1. On the toolbar, click the Edit button .

   

   The Edit pane appears. When no selection is made, the Discard and Save buttons are not available. These buttons are available once you select a feature on the map. Before you click Save, you can also undo or redo your edits.

2. Select a point feature on the map to edit.
3. Edit the Longitude (X) and Latitude (Y) values or drag the point to a different location.

   When you drag the point to a new location, the Longitude (X) and Latitude (Y) options in the Edit pane immediately reflect the new coordinates.

4. Click Save to save your edits.
5. Click the Close button , Cancel, or Update to close the map and return to the list.

   If you saved edits to the point feature, the list or library refreshes with the updates.

Edit polylines or polygons

To edit polylines or polygons, complete the following steps:

1. On the toolbar, click the Edit button .

   

   The Edit pane appears. When no selection is made, the Discard and Save buttons are not available. These buttons are available once you select a feature on the map. Before you click Save, you can also undo or redo your edits.

2. Select a polyline or polygon on the map to edit.
3. Drag any extent of the polyline or polygon to a new location.
4. Click Save to save your edits.
5. Click the Close button , Cancel, or Update to close the map and return to the list.

   If you saved edits to the point feature, the list or library refreshes with the updates.

Delete features

To delete a feature or features, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Delete button .

   The Delete feature pane appears.

2. Choose a tool from the Select selection type options.

   You can select a point, polyline, or polygon on the map.

3. Click Delete.
4. If applicable, check the Delete entire row(s) in the list check box, click Cancel, or proceed with the deletion.

   Deleting a feature from the map also deletes its location data from the list or library.

Change the basemap

You can change the basemap that appears while you are editing locations. When you click the Basemap button , the Basemap Gallery pane appears with four default basemaps. You can view a map in the Edit locations pane using the default (Topographic) basemap, or you can view any of the other standard basemaps.

Navigate the map

Click the Zoom in or Zoom out buttons to view the map features depending on the map extent. Click the Enter fullscreen button to view the map in full screen.