Grid reference

 

The grid reference tool enables you to see OS co-ordinates rounded to the nearest ten metres for any given point on the screen. To see these co-ordinates click the Show text next to Grid reference in the top left hand corner of the screen:

 

 

The Co-ordinates box will appear in the top right-hand corner of the map and the text next to Grid reference will change to Hide.

 

 

 

Move your mouse around the map and you will notice that the co-ordinates provided change. You can use these co-ordinates in conjunction with the drawing tools provided e.g. shape, line and point. To conceal the co-ordinates click Hide.

 

 

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