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title: "Creating, Editing, and Deleting a POI Type"
slug: "creating-editing-and-deleting-a-poi-type"
description: "Learn how to add, edit, and delete POI types, including category names, icons, and zoom levels for better visibility and organization."
updated: 2025-07-08T13:47:00Z
published: 2025-07-08T13:47:00Z
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# Managing POI Types

## Adding a New POI Type

1. From the Site menu, select **POI Types**.

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2. Click **+ Add category** under any POI type group.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1717419399322.png)
3. In the **Add a new category** dialog:

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  1. Choose the language(s) for the POI category name.
  2. Enter a name for the category in the **Name**field.
  3. Upload an image for the category icon or use the default icon. The chosen icon will be the default icon for any POIs in that type, so we recommend choosing one that reflects the category of the POI.
  4. From the **Category group** drop-down menu, select the correct group for the POI category.
  5. In the **Visible from zoom** and **Visible up to zoom** fields, enter the zoom levels which POIs of this type should be visible between. Click the quick copy icons next to the field to copy the current zoom level.
4. Click **Save**.

## Editing a POI Type

1. Open the **POI Types** menu.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1717419294293.png)
2. Hover over the POI type you want to edit and click the pencil icon next to it.

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3. In the **Edit Category** dialog, edit the attributes of the POI type.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1717423770055.png)
4. Click **Save**.

## Deleting a POI Type

1. Open the **POI Types** menu.

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2. Hover over the POI type you want to delete and click the pencil icon next to it.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1717423432564.png)
3. In the **Edit Category**dialog, click **Delete**.

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4. Confirm the deletion.

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### FAQ

#### How do I add a new POI type?

To add a new POI type, go to the Site menu, select POI Types, click + Add category under any POI type group, and follow the prompts in the Add a new category dialog.

#### What information do I need to provide when adding a new POI category?

You need to choose the language(s) for the category name, enter a name, upload an icon or use the default, select a category group, and specify the visible zoom levels.

#### Can I edit an existing POI type?

Yes, you can edit an existing POI type by opening the POI Types menu, hovering over the desired type, clicking the pencil icon, and making changes in the Edit Category dialog.

#### What steps are involved in deleting a POI type?

To delete a POI type, open the POI Types menu, hover over the type you want to delete, click the pencil icon, and then click Delete in the Edit Category dialog.

#### Is it necessary to upload an icon when adding a new POI category?

No, it is not necessary, as you can use the default icon, but it is recommended to choose one for better identification.

Point Of Interest

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