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Google Maps tool provide three types of maps
1 Click on the Google apps button.
which are:
Roadmap: This is the default type that shows
the street view of the selected region.
Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the
selected region.
Terrain: It shows the terrain and vegetation.
2 Click on the
Maps icon.
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 Subject: Access Google Maps on Smartphone
you on the route.
To access Google Maps, tap on the Maps app
You can save the route map for
icon on your smart phone Type any place in
a journey you will be taking, by the Search box.
creating Custom Travel Maps.
GOOGLE DOCS
Google Docs is a free online word processing program. It is similar to Microsoft Word. The
only difference is that this is a cloud-based program. So, the program does not reside on your
computer. It was started by Google in the year 2006, as part of its complete office suite. The
other programs in the cloud-based suite are Sheets which is similar to Excel and Slides which is
similar to PowerPoint. You can access Google Docs from all devices and platforms, all you need
is an internet connection and a web browser. In the case of a smartphone, the applicable app
which your phone needs for google docs to work. It works for both individual files and folders.
You can also use the free templates available with Google docs. Follow the below steps to open
a new document:
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