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This may happen when using the browser's page zoom to enlarge the map.
Although Page Zoom wasn't officially supported, I understand it was a go-to choice for many.
Please try using the website's own Zoom Mode (at the left side of every map).
It's designed to keep your map sharp and detailed as you zoom in.
You can edit maps with the zoom mode on; it also includes a d-pad for navigation.

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This includes details on your browser/OS, and a list of the last edits you made on the map, so that I can reproduce the issue:

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Save / Load Configuration

Save/Load text file
Autosave
Using My Maps My Maps (Plus only)

Save

Click the button below to save your current map settings (colors, borders, legend data) as a mapchartSave.txt file:

Load

To load a previously saved map configuration, upload the mapchartSave.txt file below:

Note: Loading a new configuration will replace all current map data.

This configuration was created with an older version of MapChart. The legend position and size may be a bit off. Adjust them as needed and save the map again.

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Autosave

Your work is automatically saved as you make changes to your map. Each page on the website has its own autosave, stored in your browser's cache.

Note: Restoring an autosave will replace all current map data. Use undo to go back to the previous state.

Using My Maps

As a Plus user, you can save your map settings to My Maps and access it any time you want. A quick guide:

Color and edit your map as you want. To save your progress, hit Save at the left edge of the map.
Select a name for your save file and hit Save.
Keep editing your map. Use Save to save your progress again. Use Save as. to save your current map with a different name.

Use the Load. button to see a list of all maps you have saved for this page. Select Load to resume editing your saved map.

You can check all your saved maps for all map pages on the My Maps page.
You can still use the save/upload text files process.
If you load the wrong map by mistake, use the Undo button to go back.

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Load map settings from My Maps whenever you want.
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Difference between scaling and nonscaling patterns

What is this?

When you color a country with a pattern (dots, stripes, etc.), the pattern by default gets scaled (resized) to fit its size. You can change this to use nonscaling patterns that look the same on all countries. Examples:

Scaling (default)

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Nonscaling

nonscaling patterns world map nonscaling patterns world subdivisions map zoomed in nonscaling patterns europe map

What to choose?

It can depend on the map or the patterns/colors you select, but generally:

Scaling patterns (default) are better for maps with small subdivisions, like the detailed maps or the US counties map.
Scaling patterns (default) are better for zoomed in areas.
Nonscaling patterns can look better for maps with larger subdivisions, like the simple World map or the US states map.
Nonscaling patterns can look better when you have a small number of patterns in your map, as they stand out more.

In any case, you can switch this setting on/off as many times as you need to see the difference live on your map. More details on the blog.

Advanced settings

Keyboard shortcuts

Control	Hold and move your mouse over the map to quickly color several countries.∗
Control + Shift	Hold and move your mouse over the map to quickly uncolor several countries.∗
Shift	Hold and click on a country to quickly remove its color.∗
C	Open the Select Color dialog to quickly choose a color.
F	Pick a color from the map.
S	Use single-clicking on the map to color.
R	Select and color using a rectangle.
E	Select and color using an ellipse.
P	Select and color using a polygon.
B	Turn borders on/off.
1 - 9	Select the corresponding legend color (1 for the first, 2 for the second, etc.)

Z	Activate Zoom Mode. Press again to deactivate.
Esc	Deactivate Zoom Mode.
Control + Z	Undo last action.
Control + Y	Redo last action.
Control + S	Save current map settings.
Control + Shift + S	Open the Save As. dialog (Plus only).
Alt + D	Download map.
Control + Esc	Clear all.

∗ Change this behavior in Advanced settings.

Right-click on a country to remove its color or pattern, copy a color/pattern from another country, show, or hide it.

In the legend table, click on a color box to change the color for all countries in the group. Right-click on it to select the color again or use the numpad keys 1 to 9.