Using Google Apps
(^1) Search Maps
❱ You can search for places (towns, cities, addresses) and
businesses using the search box at the top of the page. Search for
a location and the view will switch to show that location. Search
for businesses and the view will remain the same but red dots will
appear to show individual businesses. If you search for “railway
stations Devon” the map will zoom to the location (Devon) and
show all known railway stations in that area.
You can also search for individual businesses by name. If there
is more than one business with that name, a list will appear to the
left of the map, showing the addresses of each of the businesses.
Click on the business in the list to be taken there.
(^2) Pan Controls
❱ You can use this control to move the view up, down, left and
right. You can also scroll around the map by clicking anywhere on
it (you will see the mouse pointer change to a hand) and dragging
the map in the direction you want to move.
This is a quick and easy way, not only to show off the impressive
visuals this app contains but also make navigating easier too.
To navigate around the world with even greater ease; press
and hold the mouse button or press your finger on the touch
screen, then move the mouse or swipe around the screen. You
can also press the hold the SHIFT key to hold the central position
and move on a point.
Get Started with
Google Maps
Google Maps is a great service that you view in your web browser or via
the app. Depending on your location, you can view basic or custom maps
and local business information, and that’s just the start. Here’s how to get
started using Google Maps.
6
52
3
4
1