Looking for QGIS equivalent of ArcGIS "Go to XY" tool

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I am wondering if there is a way to quickly add coordinates on the map as a callout (without the need of creating a shapefile).

For example, ArcMap has a nice feature (Go to XY) where you can simple insert a coordinate and it places a callout or label in your workspace.

Does anyone knows if QGIS has something similar?

The lat lon tools plugins lets you zoom and add a marker... but no callout. (Make sure you are comfortable with the developer's organization before installing this handy plugin) — JGH, Commented Dec 8, 2022 at 14:13
Just to show where a coordinate is, put de coordinates separated by coma (,) in the lower left corner search box. — Mayo, Commented Dec 8, 2022 at 14:15
Is your need the callout, or to bookmark some places to easily go-to/zoom-to ? If the latter, then you have Bookmark editor — Kasper, Commented Dec 8, 2022 at 14:35
@JGH lat_lon_tools is the best solution for now, but it can only place one marker at the time unfortunately. — Aurora, Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 13:55

eurojam · Accepted Answer · 2022-12-08 15:56:09Z

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you can use the locator bar for that - the small search bar in the lower left corner from QGIS, just put your coordinates in there, no plugin needed:

answered Dec 8, 2022 at 15:56

eurojam

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Handy indeed, but it does not place a quick label on the map for quick viewing and comparisons, especially when you quickly want to measure distance to hasty given coords.
– Aurora
Commented Dec 15, 2022 at 14:00

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