Map method 1: COPY FROM MAP PROGRAM

Where did I get this map?

I copied this from Microsoft Streets & Trips CD

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How to insert into MS Word?

In Microsoft Streets & Trips program:

Edit > copy map

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

edit > paste

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Adjust brightness or contrast and more: double-click picture

NEXT ... Add Arrow or Number Icons

Open FastMap Icons document > copy chosen icon

(Icons are in a Microsoft® Word document)

Paste icons on top of your Map in your document

Move floating icon in place on top of map

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Map method 2: DOWNLOAD PICTURE FILE (.JPEG)

Where did I get this map?

I found it free on a local city-government website!

I just downloaded the JPEG picture file and cropped it smaller.

(Note .JPEG or .GIF are just two examples of many good picture file formats)

How do I insert into MS Word?

Download image file from web:

if the image is offered free you can: right-click on picture >

Save Image As

(put picture file on your computer in a place that you can find)

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

insert > picture > from file

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Adjust brightness or contrast and more: double-click picture

Map method 3: Photo or Scan of Paper Map

Where did I get this map?

I got this from my local city/county-government office!

May be available on CD at gov't office or website.

The above plat/zoning map was a paper copy, which I just highlighted with a green marker & photographed with my digital camera! You could also scan the copy with a flatbed scanner.

How do I insert into MS Word?

Take a picture with DIGITAL CAMERA or SCANNER:

Upload picture file from camera or scanner to your computer.

NEXT ... in your Microsoft Word document

insert > picture > from file

To stretch: grab corner of map/picture and stretch

Adjust brightness or contrast and more: double-click picture

Map method 4: Copy computer screen

Here's the secret!

Whatever you see on your computer screen

can be copied into Microsoft® Word!

Where did I get this map?

I got this from a county parcel map program.

May be available on CD at gov't office or website.

But this program doesn't allow me to copy. So you need to ...

How to Copy Screen to MS Word ...

 ALT+PRINTSCREEN (captures copy of screen to invisible Clipboard) hold down the ALT key and hit the Print Screen key (top right of keyboard)

"Snagit" screen-capture software lets you easily select any part of what you see on your screen!! Its very simple!

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Map method 5: Screen to .JPEG

When you need a picture of what you see on your Screen

turned into a separate picture image file (jpeg, gif or other)

Screen to .JPEG INSTRUCTIONS

(Note .JPEG or .GIF are just two examples of many good picture file formats)

"Snagit" screen-capture software lets you easily select any part of what you see on your screen!!

1) for simple copy/paste into your Word doc

2) or to turn your "capture" into a Picture File (jpeg, gif, etc.)

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Now you have a picture image file to work with!

Adding Words & Word Icons

These Words and text boxes can be easily modified

(words, colors, size...in MS Word)

Instructions, Arrows, Text Boxes and more are included

with purchase of the FastMap Icons! (see below)

Adding Simple Colors and Lines

These Colors and Lines can be easily modified!

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This can also be done with Snagit software. Buy ...Snagit

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Camera Icons ........$9.95

Appraiser Icons .....$19.95