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To access Google Maps from your computer, perform the following steps:
The default view of Google Maps is Map view. However, you can change the view by clicking on
the Menu icon and choose the desired view option.
The Google Maps app provides various types of 1 Click on the
maps views, like: Google apps
Street View: It allows users to explore panoramic button.
street-level imagery of locations.
2 Click on the
Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the Maps icon.
selected region.
Terrain: It shows the terrain and vegetation.
Features of Google Maps
It provides step-by-step directions from your starting point to your destination.
When there is no Internet connectivity, Offline Mode uses the saved versions of maps. This
feature is useful when travelling through areas with unstable Internet.
It gives you 2–3 route options for your destination according to the traffic situation. It usually
chooses the shortest route, but you can also change the route by tapping on the route you want
to take.
If you have to meet someone and are not able to reach the place, you can ask them to share
their live location.
You can also search for essential services nearby.
Due to one wrong turn, if you lose track of the route, Google map automatically redirects you
to your destination.
Google map has Interactive Voice Response (IVR). It keeps guiding you on the route.
You can save the route map for a journey you will be taking by creating Custom Travel Maps.
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