# Map Titles: title & key heading

Official GBMaps guide for the classic map maker. VectorMaps has a different interface.

Source: https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=titles
Updated: 2026-10-22

A useful title says what the colours mean. “Sales territories — September” tells a reader more than “Map Title”.

[Watch tutorial video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhVZAWBvrmk)

Some videos show an earlier layout. The written instructions below describe the current controls; this is a guide, not a video transcript.

![Map Titles: title & key heading — current GBMaps controls](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/help/images/titles.png)

The current panel, with its options expanded where useful. Select a numbered circle to read its explanation.

## 1. Map title

Edit this box to change the title across the top of the page. It updates on the artwork as you type. The field allows up to 55 characters. The title is easiest to judge in Print View, where the title bar is visible.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=titles#titles--map)

## 2. Key heading

Changes the heading above the key entries, for example “Regional contacts” or “Delivery zones”. The field allows up to 35 characters. Keep it short if you want a compact key.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=titles#titles--heading)

## 3. The saved map name is separate

The name entered under Save identifies the editable map in your file list. Changing the map title or key heading does not automatically rename that file. Use meaningful wording in both places so the artwork and saved copy are easy to recognise.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=titles#titles--filename)

### What this looks like

Current GBMaps controls with example maps and account details. Choose View larger to see the details.

![Find this tool in the menu — GBMaps controls](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/help/images/help-20261022-menu-titles.png?v=1792654464)

[**Find this tool in the menu**](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=titles#titles--map)

The current menu entry. Expand its options as described in the numbered instructions; extra controls appear when an item or data has been added.

## Related guides

- [Map Colours: page, labels & boundaries](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=colours)
- [Key Settings: layout & visibility](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=key)
- [Save, open & keep a separate copy](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=save)