<commit_before>---
layout: book
section: documentation
category: TileMill
tag: crashcourse
title: "Crash Course: Overview"
permalink: /docs/crashcourse/introduction
nextup:
- "[Add a CSV layer](/tilemill/docs/crashcourse/point-data) to your TileMill project."
---
## Step-by-step instructions for making maps  

Want to get started making maps in minutes? This quick-start guide will walk through the critical steps to design your maps in TileMill and upload to MapBox Hosting to share on the web. We'll teach you the basics on making incredible maps and show you want you need to know to get mapping quick.  

<ul class='checklist' markdown='1'>
<li class='check'>
**Have you taken the tour?** Click [here](http://www.mapbox.com/tour) to tour MapBox and get to know the features of fast beautiful map making.  
</li>
</ul>

This crash course will walk you through downloading data and using TileMill. For anyone who is new to mapping, this guide will walk you step-by-step through TileMill and will link you to the reference documentation along the way so you can learn the power in custom map making. For anyone coming from a GIS or cartography background, this guide will help you quickly dive into the core functions of TileMill.  

If you have any questions along the way, check out our [public support](http://support.mapbox.com).  

## What to expect  
<ul class='checklist' markdown='1'>
<li  class='check'>**Importing Data**  
Here we will show you how to download a common type of data that is supported by TileMill. If you want a more in-depth overview of adding layers in our reference manual first, see [here]().  
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/docs/crashcourse/point-data) to get started with adding CSV file</li>
</ul>
</li>
<br>
<li  class='check'>**Styling Data**  
We will show the step-by-step basics of changing default styles and making a truly custom map. We use a CSS-like language called Carto to style your data. If you want a in-depth overview of Carto, see [here]() for the reference manual.
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/docs/crashcourse/styling) to get started on styling your map</li>  
</ul>
</li>  
<br>
<li class='check'>**Adding Components**  
Making your map interactive or adding a legend is critical to communicating your data. Here we will show you how to add tooltip interactivity and help you explain your map with a legend.  
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/docs/crashcourse/) to get started adding interactivity to your map</li>  
</ul>
</li>
<br>
<li class='check'>**Exporting Maps**  
A designed map can be shared quickly and easily in a number of formats. Here we'll show you how to export to the MBTiles format for uploading on the web. For an overview of all supported formats, see [here]() in our reference manual.
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here]() to get started exporting your styled map</li>
</ul>    
</li>
</ul>
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layout: book
section: documentation
category: TileMill
tag: crashcourse
title: "Crash Course: Overview"
permalink: /docs/crashcourse/introduction
nextup:
- "[Add a CSV layer](/tilemill/docs/crashcourse/point-data) to your TileMill project."
---
## Step-by-step instructions for making maps  

Want to get started making maps in minutes? This quick-start guide will walk through the critical steps to design your maps in TileMill and upload to MapBox Hosting to share on the web. We'll teach you the basics on making incredible maps and show you want you need to know to get mapping quick.  

<ul class='checklist' markdown='1'>
<li class='check'>
**Have you taken the tour?** Click [here](http://www.mapbox.com/tour) to tour MapBox and get to know the features of fast beautiful map making.  
</li>
</ul>

This crash course will walk you through downloading data and using TileMill. For anyone who is new to mapping, this guide will walk you step-by-step through TileMill and will link you to the reference documentation along the way so you can learn the power in custom map making. For anyone coming from a GIS or cartography background, this guide will help you quickly dive into the core functions of TileMill.  

If you have any questions along the way, check out our [public support](http://support.mapbox.com).  

## What to expect  
<ul class='checklist' markdown='1'>
<li  class='check'>**Importing Data**  
Here we will show you how to download a common type of data that is supported by TileMill. If you want a more in-depth overview of adding layers in our reference manual first, see [here]().  
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/point-data) to get started with adding CSV file</li>
</ul>
</li>
<br>
<li  class='check'>**Styling Data**  
We will show the step-by-step basics of changing default styles and making a truly custom map. We use a CSS-like language called Carto to style your data. If you want a in-depth overview of Carto, see [here]() for the reference manual.
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/styling) to get started on styling your map</li>  
</ul>
</li>  
<br>
<li class='check'>**Adding Tooltips and Legends**  
Making your map interactive or adding a legend is critical to communicating your data. Here we will show you how to add tooltip interactivity and help you explain your map with a legend.  
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/tooltips) to get started adding interactivity to your map</li>  
</ul>
</li>
<br>
<li class='check'>**Exporting Maps**  
A designed map can be shared quickly and easily in a number of formats. Here we'll show you how to export to the MBTiles format for uploading on the web. For an overview of all supported formats, see [here]() in our reference manual.
<ul class='checklist'>
<li>[Click here](/exporting) to get started exporting your styled map</li>
</ul>    
</li>
</ul>
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