iOS 12

Mark and share locations in Maps on iPhone

In the Maps app , mark locations for yourself and share them with others using Messages and Mail.

Mark a spot

Touch and hold the map until a pin marker appears.

Delete a pin marker

Tap the marker, tap Edit Location, then tap Remove Marker.

Share a location

You can share a location—such as a landmark, a business, or a spot that you marked with a pin—to show someone where to meet, for example.

On the map, tap the location you want to share.
Tap in the location card, then choose an option such as Messages or Mail.
If you don’t see , swipe up on the location card.

Add a location to your Favorites list

You can add a location—such as a landmark, a business, or a spot that you marked with a pin—to your Favorites list.

On the map, tap the location.
Tap in the location card.
If you don’t see , swipe up on the location card.

Add a transit stop to your Favorites list

Find a transit route, then tap Go.
Tap a transit stop or station.
Scroll to the bottom of the location card, then tap .

To add the transit line to the Maps Transit widget in Today View, tap Add Line when you add the transit stop to your Favorites list. Use the widget to quickly check the line’s operating status. (For more information on widgets, see View and organize Today View on iPhone.)

View and delete items from your Favorites list

View your Favorites list: Scroll to the bottom of the suggestions list below the search field, then tap Favorites.
Delete an item from the Favorites list: Swipe left on the item.

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