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How the system works

Technical questions surrounding the what3words technology and why it works the way it does.

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How does what3words work?

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How to choose the what3words for my home?

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Find a what3words address without looking it up

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What happens if I make a mistake when inputting a what3words address?

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Can I convert a postcode into a what3words address?

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How does what3words work indoors?

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How does what3words work in buildings of multiple floors?

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Can what3words be used for tracking location?

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How does what3words work in China?

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How does what3words handle continental drift?

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How does what3words work for the sea?

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How does what3words work at the North and South Poles?

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Wouldn't it be easier if all the 3 word addresses in an area were similar?

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