Quick map editing

This article will guide you through the Quick Edits panel for the simple and fast design of your maps in MapTiler Customize. The quick edits panel can be opened in the top-left corner as a lightning bolt icon or by the Alt+Q shortcut.

Important notice

To use MapTiler Customize, you need to set up a MapTiler Cloud account. If you don't have one yet, don't hesitate to sign up for free!

Change colors

In the first section of the panel, it is possible to adjust map colors in two ways.

1. Change the map appearance in a color picker.

2. Shift hue, saturation, or lightness.

Change fonts

Text fonts can be changed in the bottom section called Map Typography. Click on a used font and select a different font family and style.

Change other settings

Other settings, such as map language, units, borders, or position, can be changed in the Settings panel (Alt+S). More information about this is in the Global map settings article.

Conclusion

With the Quick Edits panel (Alt+Q), you can change map colors and fonts in a few clicks.

Useful links

Global map settings