Four nifty ways to use ink in Windows 10 Maps app

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Published on November 14, 2016

published on November 14, 2016

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Microsoft released a Windows 10 blog post today showing off how Ink can be used in conjunction with the Windows Maps application. Known for its voice navigation and turn-by-turn directions similar to Google Maps, this Microsoft version comes with the ability to use Surface Pen to improve the app’s experience.

Drawing with Ink on Windows Maps includes:

Draw a line between two points for directions
Save marks and add notes to your map
Trace a route to calculate distance
Use a ruler to plot multiple locations

Windows Maps is for free on the Windows Store so you can download and try out these features today.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.