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To access Google Maps from your computer, perform the following steps:
By default, the Maps appears in the Map view. However, you can change the view by clicking on the
Menu icon and choose the desired view option.
Google Maps app provides three types of maps 1 Click on the
as follows: Google apps
button.
Roadmap: This is the default type which
shows the street view of the selected region.
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 IVR (Interactive Voice Response). 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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