Recenter Map Tool

The Recenter Map Tool recenters the map on the point where you click.

To select the Recenter Map Tool, do the following:

  1. View a map
  2. Then, do one of the following:
    • On the Map menu, point to Select Map Tool, and click Recenter Map Tool.
    • Press ~.
    • Click the Recenter Map ToolRecenter Map Tool button on the Map toolbar.
  3. The cursor will change to Recenter Map Tool

Quick Reference

Action Result
Click Recenter the map
Hold down the Ctrl key Quickly switch to the Zoom Tool
Right-click Show the Shortcut Menu

Recentering the map

To recenter the map on a new location, click on the map

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.



ExpertGPS is GPS mapping software designed to work seamlessly with your Garmin, Magellan, Eagle, or Lowrance GPS receiver. ExpertGPS makes it easy to view waypoints and GPS tracklogs over USGS topo maps, aerial photos, and color orthophotos. ExpertGPS Pro can send GPS data to and from ArcView GIS and AutoCAD DXF and dozens of other standard file formats.


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