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Why are the maps numbered?

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So you don't have to go through all the maps looking for a specific one. Another thing to do would be adding an anvil with a name tag; this way, you can find the exact map you need.

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How do I add different locations on a map without another player?

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You have to travel around to expand the map. If you don't want to travel, there is no way.

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How do I hold the map with two hands on Minecraft PC using a mobile phone?

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Just holding the map should cause your player to use two hands, even on mobile.

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To create a large map with item frames, do I use multiple clones?

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No. Otherwise they will all show the same map in each sector. That would be very confusing.

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Does this work for the Xbox One?

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Yes, the process is the same for the console versions of Minecraft. You also have the added benefit of starting with one blank map when you create a new world.

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Will this work in Minecraft PE?

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Yes. In PE you can also make a map without a marker with a recipe that uses just nine papers. You cannot do this in PC or console.

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I tried expanding my map but I didn't seem to craft anything. What's wrong?

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Make sure you surround the map with blank pieces of paper. You'll only get a single map item as a result, and the initial zoom may not be that noticeable.

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I tried to make a map so I could see where other players are but I could not. Why not?

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You need to make a map with a compass so you can see the location of yourself and the other players.

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Where do I put the map?

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You can carry the map with you while you explore, or you can hang it on a wall using an item frame.

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How do I make marks to know where my house is?

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In the new Update Aquatic, banners can be placed down in the world and right clicked (or left triggered, or tapped) to toggle them on and off as a marker on the map.

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If I have an iPhone, can I record Minecraft videos with an app?

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Yes. As far as I know, as long as you can record the screen, you can record any game.

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How do I expand a map on Xbox 360?

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Put your map on a crafting table, and then add more paper. Do this as many times as you want.

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Can I do this in Minecraft PE?

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Yes. All the methods mentioned work. If you don't want your map to have a marker, then you can make it all paper.

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Do I need to fill out the entire map in order to expand it?

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No. You don't have to.

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How can l name my map?

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To name a map, use an anvil.

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How can I locate myself with the help of a map in Minecraft PE?

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It is already there, thanks to the compass. There is a little white arrow on the map -- that's you. (If it isn't there, and you haven't made the map yet, right click on your PC while holding the map; on mobile, there should be a button that says "Create Map" while you're holding it.)

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How do you locate your house or your city?

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You'll see the blocks you made your house/city out of on the map. Say you made a huge red house, you'll see it as a smaller square on the map.

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What if I fill up the map (PS4 version), go to a new area and the map is blank except for where I am? Does this mean that I moved into an area where I need a new map?

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No, you just need to explore the area so it will show on the map. It starts to show slowly.

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How can I expand my map so that it can be spread bigger over my wall?

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This is still impossible, even for Minecraft 1.13, but to make the map zoom out, put the map in the center of a crafting table and put more paper around it.

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Can I build Minecraft maps with only an iPad?

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Yes, but i'm not sure if you can upload it to public. If you want to use command blocks, just type in chat /give @s command_block.

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What if I want a different map than the others?

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You need to go into a different area and then create a new map. If you make multiple maps at the same place, the images will be identical.

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How do I send the map to where I can install it?

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The 'map' item in-game can't be sent anywhere other than in the game. You will have to research how to upload and download Minecraft world files.

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Can I see other players?

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Only if you give them the map, then you will see their location on the map. If you copy your map and give it to others, then their blips on the map will update as they move in real time.

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What should I do if I want to record something in Minecraft on a tablet without recording capabilities?

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Use another recording device, or get someone that has a recording device to record it for you.

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My map did not seem to point the way back to my home. What's wrong?

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You need a compass to point the way home. Just have it in the inventory bar at bottom and it will point to home (spawn point).

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How many times is it possible to expand a map on each platform?

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You can expand the map 4 times in total. This is explained in the article, but in case you didn't see it, read part 3 section 1.

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In Minecraft PE, I expanded my map. Now I cannot see what's on the map anymore. Why?

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You probably expanded that map a little too much. Try to have one piece of paper on each slot of the crafting table.

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Is it available on pocket edition 13.1 alpha?

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No, it is not.

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How do I make a map in Minecraft Education Edition?

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How you make maps in Minecraft EDU is the same as all the other versions of Minecraft. You put a compass in the middle and surround it with paper.

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How do I make my player appear on the map?

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Exit the game and come back. If it did not work, open to LAN in ESC and quit the game.

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