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How to Organize Saved Places into Categories on a Map App

Tap through each step in order.

  1. Open your saved places list

    Go to the 'Saved' menu in your map app.

  2. Create a new list

    Choose 'Create new list' and name it something like 'Restaurants' or 'Travel spots.'

  3. Add a place to your list

    Search for the place you want to save, then tap the save icon and add it to the list you created.

  4. Reorganize places you already saved

    Move places you had saved before between lists to sort them into the right categories.

  5. Why it is useful

    Splitting saved places into categories, like for trip planning or places you visit often, makes it much faster to find the one you are looking for.

When One Big List Becomes Unmanageable

Once restaurants, travel spots, and everyday errands all pile into a single saved list, finding the one place you actually need takes far longer than it should. Sorting them into categories the moment you save something keeps that from ever happening.

A List Can Do More Than Just Store Places

Many map apps let you share an entire custom list with someone else, turning it into a shared trip-planning tool, and you can add the same place to more than one list at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share a list I created with someone else?

Yes, most map apps let you share an entire list with someone else, which is handy for planning a trip together.

Can I add the same place to more than one list?

Yes, you can save the same location to as many category lists as you like.