Grants:IdeaLab/Coordinate Picker

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Coordinate Picker

Allow geographical co-ordinates be picked from a minimap on Wikidata, rather than just copy-pasting from an external source

idea creator• Danny Benjafield (WMDE)

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created on07:37, 25 August 2023 (UTC)

Project idea

What is the problem you're trying to solve?

What problem are you trying to solve by doing this project? This problem should be small enough that you expect it to be completely or mostly resolved by the end of this project. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
Geo coordinates have to be copy-pasted in the right form from an external source

What is your solution?

For the problem you identified in the previous section, briefly describe your how you would like to address this problem. We recognize that there are many ways to solve a problem. We’d like to understand why you chose this particular solution, and why you think it is worth pursuing. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
Geographical co-ordinates are a Property that when chosen, allow generation of a minimap where the coordinates can be selected

Project goals

What are your goals for this project? Your goals should describe the top two or three benefits that will come out of your project. These should be benefits to the Wikimedia projects or Wikimedia communities. They should not be benefits to you individually. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
Keeps activity on-wiki Constraints ensures the input value is in the right format

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