Title: adjusting default settings Last modified: March 3, 2026 --- # adjusting default settings * Resolved [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/) * I have two questions, both related to the default settings of a map: 1. Is it possible to set the pin colour and size in advance, so I don’t have to adjust them for every marker individually? 2. Is there a way to set the default zoom level of a map? For example, if I want a map to show Europe by default, even when there are markers outside Europe, how can I achieve that? * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fadjusting-default-settings%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 12 replies - 1 through 12 (of 12 total) * Plugin Author [Nicola Franchini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nicolafranchini/) * (@nicolafranchini) * [3 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18841282) * Hi! Those are two great suggestions. I’ve just released **version 2.1.2** with these updates: 1. **Default Marker Style:** You can now set a global color, size, and a **custom icon** in the settings, so you don’t have to adjust markers individually. 2. **Auto-fit Map:** I added a new block option “Auto-fit Map” (disabled by default). This gives you full manual control over the initial zoom and position (e.g., focusing on Europe). The map will only auto-zoom to fit all markers if you explicitly enable this option. * Please update the plugin and let me know if it works for you! * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18841385) * Thanks for your response. I’m curious about the update. Where can I find it? I don’t see it listed under plugins in my WordPress admin environment. * Plugin Author [Nicola Franchini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nicolafranchini/) * (@nicolafranchini) * [3 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18841483) * You should see it right there, like any other plugin update, unless you enabled the automatic updates and you already have the latest version. (2.1.2) * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18843419) * That’s it: I already have version 2.1.2 🙂 Thanks! * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18846610) * For some reason I can’t find the Auto-fit Map option?! * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18846624) * Allow me to make a few more suggestions: * (1) On my laptop, I cannot zoom in or out on the map using either my mousepad or my mouse through pinching in/pinching out. I have to click on the plus or minus sign for this. On my mobile it does work by pinching in/pinching out. Could this also be enabled for laptop/desktop? * (2) I would like to manually adjust the size of the map (this can vary per map). Can this function be added? * (3) It would be fantastic if you could also display the title/name of the pin with a mouse-over on a laptop/desktop. * Plugin Author [Nicola Franchini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nicolafranchini/) * (@nicolafranchini) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18847866) * “Hi again! 1. **Zoom behavior:** On a laptop, the trackpad mimics mouse behavior rather than a touch screen. To zoom using the trackpad, you could enable the **‘Mouse wheel zoom’** option in the block settings. 2. **Map Size:** Every map is set to 100% width by default, and you can already adjust the **‘Map Height’** to your liking. You can find this and the **‘Auto- fit Map’** option in the right sidebar settings when the block is selected. 3. **Pin Titles:** That’s a nice suggestion, I’ll look into adding a mouse-over tooltip for pin names in a future update. * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18847872) * Hi, thanks. However, I don’t seem to have “block settings” nor an “auto-fit map” option. * In the right sidebar I only have a Publish block and a Geolocation block… * Plugin Author [Nicola Franchini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nicolafranchini/) * (@nicolafranchini) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18848523) * The block editor (inside of posts or pages, were you actually put the map), not the map editor: * [https://ps.w.org/venomaps/assets/screenshot-5.jpg?rev=3257413](https://ps.w.org/venomaps/assets/screenshot-5.jpg?rev=3257413) * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18848577) * I may have found a solution… Not sure how to remove this message … - This reply was modified 3 months ago by [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/). * Plugin Author [Nicola Franchini](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nicolafranchini/) * (@nicolafranchini) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18848620) * To get the exact configuration for your shortcode: 1. Create a draft page using the Block Editor (Gutenberg, the current WordPress default editor).2. Insert the **VenoMaps** block and configure the styles/settings.3. Click the three dots( options) on the block and select “Edit as HTML”.4. Copy the generated shortcode( e.g., `[venomap id="..." height="500px" cluster_bg="#..." cluster_color="#..." zoom="4" zoom_markers="1" scroll="1" search="0"]`) and paste it into your Editor. * For your reference: * Auto-fit option is `zoom_markers="1"` Mouse-wheel zoom is `scroll="1"` * Thread Starter [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/) * (@grijsopreis) * [3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adjusting-default-settings/#post-18848650) * Yes, this is the work-around I just discovered. Thanks for the big help though! - This reply was modified 3 months ago by [grijsopreis](https://wordpress.org/support/users/grijsopreis/). 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