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How to Create a Geographical Map Chart in Google

Sheets

Do you have a lot of geographical data in Google Sheets? Why not use a map chart
to create a wonderful visual display of your data? You can insert, customize, and edit
a map chart easily in Google Sheets.

Insert a Map Chart in Google Sheets


Head to Google Sheets, sign in, and open your spreadsheet. Select the data you want
to use in the map chart. You can do this easily by clicking and dragging your cursor
through the range of cells.

Then, click Insert > Chart from the top menu.


Google Sheets will pop a default chart type into your sheet. So the first thing you
need to do is change the chart type in the Chart Editor sidebar that displays.

On the Setup tab, click the “Chart Type” drop-down box and scroll down to the Map
section. You can choose from a Geo Chart or a Geo Chart With Markers. We’ll use
the latter for this tutorial. This is something you can change later if you like.
You’ll see the chart update to the map chart type you select. Next, you can customize
the chart.

Customize a Map Chart in Google Sheets


If you’ve already closed the sidebar, you can reopen it easily. Select your chart, click
the three dots on the top right, and select “Edit Chart.”

With the Chart Editor sidebar open, click the “Customize” tab at the top.

To change the chart colors and font, expand the “Chart Style” section. Use the drop-
down boxes to select a Background Color, Chart Border Color, and Font per your
preferences.
To change the region and colors for the region, expand the Geo section. Use the
Region drop-down list to focus your map. You can pick from eight regions including
Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The region you select obviously depends on the location data in your sheet. For our
example, we’ll select the United States since this is where our data is located.

Next, you can adjust the colors for the Min, Mid, Max, and No Value items on the
map. Just be sure to use colors that are easy for your audience to see.
Edit a Map Chart in Google Sheets
You can edit any of the customizations you make above at any time. But if you want
to change the chart type or data range, or work with longitude and latitude, then use
the Setup tab in the Chart Editor sidebar.

To move the chart, select it and drag it where you want it on your sheet. Or to resize
the chart, select it and drag from one of the corners or edges.

Add or Remove Data for the Map Chart


The nice thing about the map chart in Google Sheets is that you can add or remove
data from your sheet and the chart updates automatically.

Below, we added a couple more cities that popped right onto the map. When we add
the final one, Salt Lake City, the chart updates to show the location.
Then when we add the corresponding data, the marker fills with the correct color per
the value.

Additional Map Chart Options


You have a few additional options for the map chart you create in Google Sheets.
Click the three dots on the top right of the chart and you’ll see these actions.
• Edit Chart: Opens the Chart Editor sidebar.
• Delete Chart: Removes the chart from the sheet.
• Download: Allows you to download the chart as an image or PDF.
• Publish Chart: Helps you publish the chart online.
• Copy Chart: Places the chart on your clipboard to paste elsewhere.
• Move to Own Sheet: Removes the chart from the current sheet and places
it on a new one.
• Alt Text: Lets you add alternative text to the chart.

Reference :
https://www.howtogeek.com/744526/how-to-create-a-geographical-map-chart-in-google-
sheets/

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