How the system works

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

13 articles in this collection
Written by Chloe Day and Molly Macgregor

How does what3words work?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

How does what3words work for buildings of more than one floor?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

Does what3words work indoors?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

Can you convert a postcode to a 3 word address?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

What if I spell or say a word incorrectly or get the words in the wrong order?

Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago

My house covers a number of 3m x 3m grid squares. Which 3 word address do I use?

Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago

How does what3words handle continental drift?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

How does what3words work for the sea?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

How does what3words work at the North and South Poles?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

Is there any way to know where a what3words address is without looking it up?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

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

Written by Chloe Day
Updated over a week ago

Can what3words be used to track people's locations?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago

How does what3words work in China?

Written by Molly Macgregor
Updated over a week ago