QGIS - Finding location by coordinates

If you need to find specific locations by entering coordinates directly on a map, QGIS offers a handy tool for this purpose. I stumbled upon this feature by chance, and it’s incredibly useful. On the status bar at the bottom of the QGIS interface, there is a field where you can input the desired map coordinates. Here’s how you can use it:

1. Open QGIS: Start by launching the QGIS application.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the Status Bar Field: Locate the status bar at the bottom left of the screen and click on the input field. A dialog box will pop up.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Enter Coordinates:  Enter the coordinates you want to locate, for example, 3.0584N, 101.566E.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Press ENTER: After typing in the coordinates, hit the ENTER key.
   
   
   

A red circle will blink a few times on the map, indicating the location you specified. This simple yet powerful tool makes it easy to pinpoint exact locations on your map with just a few clicks.