Rate and add comments about a map or service
A map or service's rating is intended to provide concise, evaluative information, so others can make an informed decision about whether to use it for their own work. You can rate an item on a scale of one star to five stars, where five stars is the highest positive rating.
You can also add comments about a map or service, an opportunity to provide feedback to the author or to serve as the starting point for discussing the item with others. You can add comments as often as you wish.
To rate or comment on an item, first open the details dialog box for the item you want to rate or comment on by finding the item in the home screen and clicking the Details link, or by opening a map and clicking the Details button in the toolbar.
To rate a map or service
- In the Map Details or Service Details dialog box, click the Rate link next to
the Average rating area:
- In the Rating dialog box, moving the mouse cursor over the stars, you'll see a nominal
value associated with each star, such as Poor for one star, Fair for two,
and so on. Click a star to supply your rating of the item.
- Click
Rate to close the dialog box and submit your rating. The rating you supplied is added to previously supplied
ratings.
- You can change your rating by clicking Rate again.
Note:You can only rate items you do not own. You cannot rate items if you are not signed in.
To add a comment about a map or service
- In the Map Details or Service Details dialog box, click the Comments tab to see the items comments.
- Click the Add Comment link.
- Enter your comment in the box and click Post Comment.
Note:Anyone can add a comment about an item; however, if you own an item about which you want to provide descriptive information, you can place this text in the Description or Summary field.
To edit or delete a comment
You can edit or delete a comment you made earlier by finding the comment and clicking either the Edit or the Remove link that appears to the right of the comment's date stamp:
