UPDATED 28 OCTOBER 2026 · MAP CHART EDITORIAL
A map chart uses geographic regions to communicate categories or values. Start with the question your map should answer: where do we operate, which places have we visited, or how does a measure vary by region?
1. Choose the right geography
Open the map library and choose the world, a continent or a regional map. Match the map’s geographic level to your data. Country-level statistics belong on a country map; state values belong on a state map. Check the data-source notes if administrative divisions have changed.
2. Create meaningful colour groups
Open Colours, select a colour group and click places on the map. Rename groups so the legend explains your meaning. You can search for small regions, paint all matching results or switch to Erase to remove a colour. Ctrl+Z undoes the last change when you are not typing in a field.
3. Give the map context
Use the title for the main subject and the subtitle for a date, unit or short explanation. Add the source in the footnote. Keep the number of categories manageable and avoid relying on a red–green contrast alone.
4. Save and export
Guest edits clear on refresh. Create a free account and press Save to keep a named project across devices. Design and animation settings are saved together. Export a PNG for slides, an SVG for further design work or a PDF for printing. Download a project backup if you want an editable offline copy.
Common mistakes
A map without a legend is difficult to interpret. A map without a date can misrepresent changing information. A large coloured region does not automatically mean a large population or a high value: the colour scale, units and boundaries must all be explained.