Merge pull request #5454 from MicrosoftDocs/main

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Author: drewbatgit

uwp/maps-and-location/authentication-key.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Request a maps authentication key
 description: Your Universal Windows app must be authenticated before it can use the MapControl and map services in the Windows.Services.Maps namespace.
 ms.assetid: 13B400D7-E13F-4F07-ACC3-9C34087F0F73
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map authentication key, map control
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Request a maps authentication key
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/display-maps.md

@@ -2,18 +2,21 @@
 title: Display maps with 2D, 3D, and Streetside views
 description: You can show a map in light dismissable window called a map *place card* or in a full featured map control.
 ms.assetid: 3839E00B-2C1E-4627-A45F-6DDA98D7077F
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map, location, map control, map views
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 
 # Display maps with 2D, 3D, and Streetside views
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 You can show a map in light dismissable window called a map *placecard* or in a full featured map control.
@@ -220,8 +223,6 @@ myMap.StyleSheet = MapStyleSheet.RoadDark();
 
 You can also use JSON to define custom styles and then use that JSON to create a [**MapStyleSheet**](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapstylesheet) object.
 
-Style sheet JSON can be created interactively using the [Map Style Sheet Editor](https://www.microsoft.com/p/map-style-sheet-editor/9nbhtcjt72ft) application.
-
 ```csharp
 myMap.StyleSheet = MapStyleSheet.ParseFromJson(@"
     {

uwp/maps-and-location/display-poi.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Display points of interest (POI) on a map
 description: Add points of interest (POI) to a map using pushpins, images, shapes, and XAML UI elements.
 ms.assetid: CA00D8EB-6C1B-4536-8921-5EAEB9B04FCA
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map, location, pushpins
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Display points of interest on a map
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/elements-of-map-style-sheet.md

@@ -3,18 +3,20 @@ description: Learn about using map style sheets to define the appearance of map
 MSHAttr: PreferredLib:/library/windows/apps
 Search.Product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
 title: Map style sheet reference
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, maps, map style sheet
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Map style sheet reference
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 
@@ -30,5 +32,3 @@ For example, the following JSON can be used to make water areas appear in red, w
     "elements":{"water":{"fillColor":"#FF0000","labelColor":"#00FF00"}}
 }
 ```
-
-Style sheets can be created interactively using the [Map Style Sheet Editor](https://www.microsoft.com/p/map-style-sheet-editor/9nbhtcjt72ft) application.

uwp/maps-and-location/geocoding.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Perform geocoding and reverse geocoding
 description: This guide shows you how to convert street addresses to geographic locations (geocoding) and convert geographic locations to street addresses (reverse geocoding) by calling the methods of the MapLocationFinder class in the Windows.Services.Maps namespace.
 ms.assetid: B912BE80-3E1D-43BB-918F-7A43327597D2
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, geocoding, map, location
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Perform geocoding and reverse geocoding
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/get-location.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Get the user's location
 description: Find the user's location and respond to changes in location. Access to the user's location is managed by privacy settings in the Settings app. This topic also shows how to check if your app has permission to access the user's location.
 ms.assetid: 24DC9A41-8CC1-48B0-BC6D-24BF571AFCC8
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map, location, location capability
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Get the user's location
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/index.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Maps and location overview
 description: This section explains how you can display maps, use map services, find the location, and set up a geofence in your app. This section also shows you how to launch the Windows Maps app to a specific map, route, or a set of turn-by-turn directions.
 ms.assetid: F4C1F094-CF46-4B15-9D80-C1A26A314521
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map, location, map services
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Maps and location overview
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/overlay-tiled-images.md

@@ -2,17 +2,20 @@
 title: Overlay tiled images on a map
 description: Overlay third-party or custom tiled images on a map by using tile sources. Use tile sources to overlay specialized information such as weather data, population data, or seismic data; or use tile sources to replace the default map entirely.
 ms.assetid: 066BD6E2-C22B-4F5B-AA94-5D6C86A09BDF
-ms.date: 06/21/2024
+ms.date: 05/27/2025
 ms.topic: article
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, map, location, images, overlay
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Overlay tiled images on a map
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).
 

uwp/maps-and-location/routes-and-directions.md

@@ -9,10 +9,13 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ---
 # Display routes and directions on a map
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and Windows Maps platform APIs ([Windows.Services.Maps.*](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps)) are deprecated and may not be available in future versions of Windows. For more information, see [Resources for deprecated features](/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#windows-uwp-map-control-and-windows-maps-platform-apis).
+
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Bing Maps for Enterprise service retirement**
 >
-> The UWP [**MapControl**](/uwp/api/Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps.MapControl) and map services from the [**Windows.Services.Maps**](/uwp/api/Windows.Services.Maps) namespace rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
+> The UWP [MapControl](/uwp/api/windows.ui.xaml.controls.maps.mapcontrol) and map services from the [Windows.Services.Maps](/uwp/api/windows.services.maps) namespaces rely on Bing Maps. Bing Maps for Enterprise is deprecated and will be retired, at which point the MapControl and services will no longer receive data.
 >
 > For more information, see the [Bing Maps Developer Center](https://www.bingmapsportal.com/) and [Bing Maps documentation](/bingmaps/getting-started/).