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Travel and maps
Navigating the map
You can navigate the map using finger gestures.
Slide your finger in any direction to pan.
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Double-tap the map or slide two fingers apart over an area to zoom
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in.
To zoom in while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap with
your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your thumb
down.
Double-tap the map with two fingers or slide two fingers together
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over an area to zoom out.
To zoom out while holding the phone with one hand, double-tap
with your thumb and hold the second tap, and then drag your
thumb up.
Press and hold an area with two fingers and then drag your fingers
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in a circular motion to rotate the map.
Press and hold an area with two fingers and then swipe up to see
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an angled view of the map. Swipe down to return to overhead view.
Searching for a location
Use Google Maps to search for a location, such as an address or a type of
business or establishment (for example, museums).
1.
Open the Maps app.
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Tap the search box and then enter the place you want to search
for.