• Voice and Text Directions for Windows XP Users
New Driving Guidance finds your location from a connected GPS device and combines it with a route you have created to give you voice-prompted driving directions.

• Microsoft Location Finder
New Location Finder uses your computer’s wireless network capability and a database of known Wi-Fi access points to display your location on maps, even if you do not have a GPS device.

• New Map Style for Low-light Conditions
New Map style for low-light conditions makes it easier to view maps on your laptop computer.

• Pocket Streets
Microsoft Pocket Streets makes it easy for you to create custom maps in MapPoint and then export themfor use on your Microsoft Windows Mobile®–based Smartphone or Pocket PC.


Core features in MapPoint 2006
The core features make MapPoint 2006 a favorite for visualizing business data, using maps with Microsoft Office programs, and planning trips.

• Data Mapping Wizard
Create maps with your own data. Step-by-step instructions guide you through applying your sales information and demographic variables to custom map types.

• Territories Wizard
Group common areas and overlay key information to create customized maps of any region.

• Drive-time Zones
Turn simple routes into an analysis tool by generating drive-time zones to and from destinations.

• Import/Link Data Wizard
Step-by-step instructions help you import or link information from Excel, Access, and Outlook to a MapPoint-based map.

• Custom & Multisymbol Pushpins
Create your own pushpin icons and use them on your data maps. Or, choose multiple symbols that best represent a series of data.

• Customized Output
Choose from five different map styles for printouts, including strip maps and turn-by-turn directions.

• Map Annotations
Add custom directions or highlight important areas on your maps by using the familiar tools on the drawing toolbar.

• Drawing Tools
Create maps that fit your needs. Personalize your map with radius circles, ovals, scribbles, and freeform shapes.

• Save as Web Page
Make your maps more accessible to co-workers without MapPoint.

• Output to Word and PowerPoint
Easily copy and paste your maps into presentations and proposals.