WikiMapping tip - Finding useful icons


Hi Reader -

To make it easier to use WikiMapping, I will be sending out a few short emails in September with links to tips. These will focus on how to customize WikiMapping to meet your needs.

If you don't want to learn more, we won't be offended if you unsubscribe below.

Here's tip #1: There are many icons accessible within the point categories administration page. You can type in one of these two words to get some uniform icons: "drop" or "face". This will get you something like the following:

​If you are looking for specific icons, we can help.

Thank you!

Steve Spindler

Steve Spindler

Let's use maps to have better conversations. And let's build local communities by talking about shared opportunities as well as concerns.

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