# Map

### Summary

The Map component allows you to display a map.

This section shows you how to add a Map.

Below is a Map.

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### How to add a Map

Step 1: Go to the page you'd like to add the Map to (or create a new page) and in the Content tab, Components section, select Map from the dropdown list.

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Step 2: Fill in the fields as per below.

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1. Embed URL - Add the URL of the map in this field.
2. Address - Add the physical address in this field.
3. View link - Add the URL of the external map.
4. Theme - Choose the light or dark theme.
5. Vertical spacing - Add vertical spacing on the component (above, below or above AND below).
6. Background - Check this box to apply a background colour.


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