The Waypoint Tool creates a new waypoint at the location where you click on the map.
To select the Waypoint Tool, do the following:
- View a map
- Then, do one of the following:
- On the , point to , and click .
- Press W.
- Click the
Waypoint Tool button on the Map toolbar.
- The cursor will change to
Quick Reference
| Action | Result |
| Click | Create and edit a new waypoint |
| Hold down the Shift key and click | Create a waypoint without opening the Edit Waypoint Dialog |
| Right-click | Show the Shortcut Menu |
Creating a new waypoint
To create a new waypoint, do the following:
- Click on the map.
- The Edit Waypoint Dialog will appear. Label your new waypoint, and click .
Creating a new waypoint without the Edit Waypoint dialog appearing
To create a new waypoint, do the following:
- Hold down the Shift key.
- Click on the map.
The waypoint will have the same type as the last waypoint 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.
