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How Do I Edit a Polygon on Google Earth?

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You can edit polygons on Google Earth by using the Polygon tool in the Drawing tools section. Here's how:

  1. Open Google Earth and navigate to the area where you want to edit your polygon.
  2. Click on the "Drawing tools" icon in the left-hand menu bar. This will open a list of drawing tools.
  3. Select the "Polygon" tool. This will activate the polygon editing mode.
  4. Click on the polygon you want to edit. You'll see blue handles appear on the polygon's edges.
  5. Use the handles to adjust the shape of the polygon. You can drag the handles to move the vertices (corners) of the polygon, or you can click on the polygon's edge to add or remove vertices.
  6. To finish editing, click the "Done" button in the "Drawing tools" section.

Here are some additional tips for editing polygons in Google Earth:

  • To delete a vertex, hover your mouse over the vertex and click the "Delete" button that appears.
  • To add a vertex, click on the polygon's edge where you want to add the vertex.
  • To move the entire polygon, click inside the polygon and drag it to a new location.
  • To undo your last edit, click the "Undo" button in the "Drawing tools" section.

By following these steps, you can easily edit polygons in Google Earth to create accurate and precise shapes for your projects.

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