Apple Maps on macOS offers a handy feature called Quick Links, allowing users to easily access frequently visited locations from the sidebar. This feature can be particularly useful for quickly zooming to specific points on the map and viewing detailed information about these locations. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add Quick Links in Apple Maps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Quick Links
1. Open Apple Maps:
- Launch the Apple Maps application from your Applications folder on macOS.
2. Search for a Location:
- Use the search bar to find a specific location or browse the map and zoom in to discover points of interest. These are typically marked with a blue circle and an icon.
3. Access Location Details:
- Click on one of the blue circle icons to open a popover. This popover contains various details about the location, such as directions, routes, ratings, and other relevant information like operating hours and contact details.
4. Add to Favorites:
- Scroll through the location details in the popover. At the bottom, you will find an option labeled ‘Add to Favorites’ accompanied by a star icon. Click this to add the location to your Quick Links in the sidebar under the “Favorites” category.
5. Use Your Quick Links:
- Once added, these Quick Links will appear under the ‘Favorites’ section at the top of the sidebar. You can click any of these links to quickly zoom to the associated location and open its details popover.
Managing Quick Links
Removing Quick Links:
- To remove a Quick Link, hover over the link in the sidebar, click the small gray info button that appears to the right, and select ‘Remove Favorite.’ The location will be removed from your sidebar without any warning.
Using Quick Links on Other Devices:
- If you are logged into the same Apple account on other iOS devices, you can also send Quick Links to these devices. Control-click the Quick Link in the sidebar and select ‘Send to Device’ to share it.
Additional Tips for Using Apple Maps Quick Links
- Opening in New Tabs:
- Apple Maps now supports multiple tabs, allowing you to open any Quick Link in a new tab. Right-click the Quick Link and choose ‘Open in New Tab’ from the popup menu for easier navigation.
- Sharing Quick Links:
- You can share Quick Links with other apps on your Mac that support this feature. Right-click the Quick Link and select ‘Share’ to send the information via other applications.
- Deleting from Recents:
- To remove an item from the ‘Recents’ section in the sidebar, control-click or right-click on the item and select ‘Delete’ from the context menu.
Quick Links in Apple Maps are akin to bookmarks in a web browser, providing a swift and efficient way to access your favorite locations. By following these steps, you can enhance your navigation experience on macOS and make the most of Apple Maps’ capabilities.
