Google Maps Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for Google Maps with some common features and shortcuts:

Navigation

  • Zoom In/Out:
    • Scroll up/down on the map or use the “+” and “-” buttons.
  • Rotate the Map:
    • Right-click on the map and drag left or right.
  • Street View:
    • Drag the Pegman icon onto a street or location.
  • 3D View:
    • Click on the 3D icon in the bottom right corner.

Searching and Directions

  • Search for a Location:
    • Enter the location in the search bar.
  • Get Directions:
    • Click on “Directions” and enter starting and ending points.
  • Choose Transportation Mode:
    • Click on the car, walking, or transit icons for different modes.
  • Avoid Tolls or Highways:
    • When getting directions, click on the options icon and customize preferences.

Saving and Sharing

  • Save Places:
    • Click on a location > “Save” to add it to your lists.
  • Create Lists:
    • Go to “Your places” > “Saved” > “Lists” > “Create a new list.”
  • Share Location:
    • Click on a location > “Share” to share the location.
  • Embed Maps:
    • Click on the menu > “Share or embed map” to get an embed code.

Google Maps App

  • Traffic Conditions:
    • Open the app > Tap on the layers icon to check traffic conditions.
  • Voice Navigation:
    • Start navigation > Enable voice directions.
  • Offline Maps:
    • Download an area for offline use in the app settings.

Explore Nearby

  • Explore Nearby Places:
    • Click on the search bar > “Explore nearby.”
  • Find Restaurants, Gas Stations, etc.:
    • Enter the category in the search bar.

Measure Distance

  • Measure Distance:
    • Right-click on the map > “Measure distance.”
  • Draw Custom Route:
    • Click on the map > select “Draw a line” > draw the route.

Street View Shortcuts

  • Toggle Full Screen:
    • Click on the full-screen icon in Street View.
  • Move Forward/Backward:
    • Click on arrows or use arrow keys.

Advanced Features

  • Timeline (Location History):
    • Access your timeline in “Your data in Maps” settings.
  • My Maps (Custom Maps):
    • Create custom maps with personalized markers.
  • Contributions (Reviews, Photos):
    • Click on your profile picture > “Your contributions.”

Privacy Settings

  • Location Sharing:
    • Share your real-time location with specific contacts.
  • Location History:
    • Manage your location history in “Your data in Maps” settings.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Open Keyboard Shortcuts:
    • Press ? to see a list of keyboard shortcuts.

Additional Tips

  • Explore Google Earth:
    • Click on the Earth icon to switch to Google Earth view.
  • Explore Layers:
    • Click on the layers icon to show traffic, transit lines, and more.

This cheat sheet covers various features and tips for using Google Maps.