I have created a map that is geocoded. When I viewed the final result, I noticed that some points are placed at an incorrect location on the map. I tried to change the location of the points by updating the latitude and longitude values in table of contents, however the points did not relocate. I even updated the addresses in the table of contents, but still it did not help. How can I move them to a right place on the map?
QGIS – How to Relocate Points in Incorrect Location on Map
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What is the source of your map data? You should look for the projection it uses (maybe something like a UTM Zone number with WGS 84, NAD 83, or similar specified).
Once you know that, open the layer properties (right-click on the layer in the QGIS Layers window, click Properties) and click the Specify button in the "Coordinate reference system" section. Use the Filter box to narrow down the list or Coordinate Reference Systems, find the appropriate one, click on it to select it, then click OK.
It sounds as if the source of your problem may be that a distance of 100 meters is being interpreted by QGIS as being 100 degrees, because it doesn't have the correct projection information. And since 100 degrees can be over 11,000 km, things appear to be going crazy to you.
If the county map is in EPSG:2237, better leave it that way. DO NOT use Set Layer CRS to change it, that will corrupt your data. If you did, change it back. Better use Save As ... for vector data and Raster -> Projections -> Warp for rasters. Both need another filename and a different target CRS.
If you are unsure, set the PROJECT CRS to EPSG:3857, and add an OpenStreetMap background with the QuickMapServices plugin. Then you see which of your layers is correct and which is not.
UPDATE
Your sample points seem to show up at reasonable locations:
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In QGIS toolbar click on toggle editing (pencil) and edit your layer. Move points with Move feature tool (three dots with an arrow), and save changes.