The Note Tool creates a new note at the location where you click on the map.
To select the Note Tool, do the following:
- View a map
- Then, do one of the following:
- On the , point to , and click .
- Press N.
- Click the
Note Tool button on the Map toolbar.
- The cursor will change to
Quick Reference
| Action | Result |
| Click | Create and edit a new note |
| Hold down the Shift key and click | Create a note without opening the Edit Note Dialog |
| Right-click | Show the Shortcut Menu |
Creating a new note
To create a new note, do the following:
- Click on the map.
- The Edit Note Dialog will appear. Label your new note, and click .
Creating a new note without the Edit Note dialog appearing
To create a new note, do the following:
- Hold down the Shift key.
- Click on the map.
The note will have the same type as the last note you created.
Showing the Shortcut Menu
To show the Shortcut Menu, right-click on the map.
If an item is selected on the map, the Shortcut Menu for that item will be shown. If nothing is selected, the Map Shortcut Menu will be shown.
