A shared location as a plain link makes someone leave the document to see where it actually is.
Embedding the map instead keeps them on the page: the location renders as a live, interactive map they can zoom, scroll, and get directions from without switching tabs.
Lark Docs supports this with a Google Maps embed, and there are three ways to add one.
Note: These steps work on the desktop app and the web version of Lark Docs.
Getting the Map Link
Open Google Maps in your browser, search for the location you want, and copy the link from the address bar. All three methods below start from this same link.
Method 1: Paste the Link Directly
Paste the link into the document. It appears as a Link View by default, showing the raw URL as clickable text. Click the view selector to switch it to Title View, Card View, or Preview View instead.
Preview View is the one that shows an actual interactive map rather than a link or a card.
Method 2: Use the /map Command
Type /map at the beginning of a line, or after a space, and select Google Maps from the Embeds menu that appears.
Paste the map link into the pop-up box and click Confirm.
Method 3: Insert via the + Icon
Hover over the beginning of a blank line and click the + icon that appears on the left. Choose Embeds, then Google Maps.
The same paste-link box opens as in Method 2. Paste the link and click Confirm to embed the map.
Note: Maps inserted using Method 2 or Method 3 default to Preview View automatically, unlike Method 1, which defaults to Link View until you change it.
Removing a Map
Hover over the map block, click the ⋮⋮ icon that appears on the left, and select Delete. You can also click the map to select it and press Delete on your keyboard.
Practical Use Cases for SMEs and Startups
- Office and store locations: Embed the exact address in an onboarding document so new hires or visitors can navigate straight from the page.
- Event planning: Add a live map to a run-of-show or venue brief instead of a separate line of text with an address.
- Client-facing proposals: Show a project site, delivery area, or meeting point directly inside a proposal document.
- Delivery and logistics notes: Keep drop-off or pickup locations embedded in internal SOPs where staff can check them at a glance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I embed a Google Maps location in Lark Docs?
Copy a location link from Google Maps, then either paste it directly into the document, use the /map slash command, or click the + icon and choose Embeds, Google Maps.
What is the difference between the three methods?
All three use the same Google Maps link. Pasting the link directly defaults to Link View, which you switch manually to Preview View. The /map command and the + icon method both default to Preview View automatically.
Can I embed a map on mobile?
No. Embedding a Google Maps location works on the desktop app and the web version of Lark Docs only.
How do I change an embedded map back to a plain link?
Click the view selector on the map block and choose Link View, Title View, or Card View instead of Preview View.
How do I delete an embedded map?
Hover over the block, click the ⋮⋮ icon on the left, and select Delete. Selecting the map and pressing Delete on your keyboard works as well.
Does the embedded map update if the location changes on Google Maps?
The embed reflects whatever the underlying Google Maps link points to, since it renders that link live rather than storing a static image.
Putting Locations Where They Belong
A map embedded in the document itself saves a reader from opening a new tab just to understand where something is. Whichever of the three methods you use, the result is the same: an interactive map sitting exactly where the context calls for it.
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