When it comes to navigating your way round the world, Google Maps is the first choice for most of us. Whether it's finding that new bakery or flying off on vacation, Google Maps can route your way.
If you want to use Google Maps efficiently, you need to master its shortcuts. These shortcuts will help you move around the map, rotate your view, show specific traffic, and more.
That's why we've put together this list of every Google Maps keyboard shortcut. You can use them on the web version of Google Maps, no matter your browser.
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Google Maps Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Left arrow | Move left |
| Right arrow | Move right |
| Up down | Move up |
| Down arrow | Move down |
| + | Zoom in |
| - | Zoom out |
| Esc | Close pop-up |
| Ctrl + Shift + I | Show your location |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Get help |
| Ctrl + Shift + F | Send feedback |
| Ctrl + Shift + E | Share/embed map |
| MAP | |
| . | Show/hide menu |
| , | Show/hide side panel |
| Ctrl + Shift + 1 | Show/hide satellite |
| Ctrl + Shift + 2 | Show/hide traffic |
| Ctrl + Shift + 3 | Show/hide transit |
| Ctrl + Shift + 4 | Show/hide bicycling |
| Ctrl + Shift + 5 | Show/hide terrain |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Add destination |
| SATELLITE | |
| Shift + Left arrow | Rotate clockwise |
| Shift + Right arrow | Rotate counter-clockwise |
| Shift + Up arrow | Tilt up |
| Shift + Down arrow | Tilt down |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Reset view |
| Ctrl + Shift + U | Reset tilt |
| Ctrl + Shift + F | Reset tilt and view |
Explore Earth With Satellite View
Google Maps is great for when you're out and about, but did you know it can be an awesome resource for when you're indoors too?
That's because you can explore some of Earth's greatest wonders, like Stonehenge and The Colosseum, using Google Map's satellite view.
