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To access Google Maps from your computer, perform the following steps:
                  By  default,  the  Maps appears  in  the  Map  view
                  (Default  view).  However,  you  can  change  the                                     1  Click on the
                  view by clicking on the Menu icon and choose the                                     Google apps
                  desired view option.                                                                 button.
                  Google Maps app provides various types of maps
                  views like:                                                                           2  Click on the
                                                                                                       Maps icon.
                      Street  View:  It allows users  to  explore
                     panoramic street-level imagery of locations.

                      Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the 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 you 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 voice navigation. 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 by
                     integrating Google My Maps with Google Maps.




























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