Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I create a shapefile from Latitude/Longitude Coordinates?

Follow the steps portrayed in the below demo to turn an Excel file containing latitude/longitude coordinates into a Shapefile using ArcMap.

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