Google MapsBy: Yessica Lopez

Shayna Hack

What is it used for?• Google Maps are used to find locations, directions or places

near by you.

Key Features• Placemark icons• Line icons• Add shape to the map• Add a place from a search result• Different view options to locate places• Satellite view and earth view

How is it beneficial to public?• Its creates an easy and efficient way to find and locate places

near you.

Who uses Google maps?• Google maps is used by everyone who has internet access

with a computer or a smart phone…• Kids• Adults• Professionals …..• Pretty much any one that need to find, locate places

Directions to using Google Maps.

• 1. With at least one pin on your map in addition to your current location, tap the Directions tab.

• 2. To show directions from your current location to another pin, tap the other pin.

• 3. To get directions using two locations, enter a starting location by tapping the Directions tab and tapping in the Current Location field.

• 4. Tap in the Destination field, enter a destination location, and then press the Search button on the keyboard.

• 5. Another way to get directions is to tap a pin and tap the Information icon on the information bar that appears.

• 6. Tap the Directions To Here or Directions From Here button.• 7. To display text directions for the currently displayed route, tap

Start on the information bar.• 8. Tap the first tool

Tips and tricks to using Google Maps.

• 1. Set Home and Work Location• Click on “My places” (located on the top left-side) and set your “Home” and

“Work” address. This way, later when you are getting a direction from your home or work, instead of typing the full address, you can just type “home” (or) “work”.

• 2. Save Directions to My Maps• If you have created a custom map, or a direction with multiple stops, or any

other customization, you might want to save it for later use. Once you get the directions, click on the “Save to My Maps’, which is located at the bottom where it displays the text directions.

• Once you’ve saved a map, you can view them later by going to “My places” -> “Maps”.

• You can also create custom maps with your own notes, markers, etc. The video on this creating custom maps page explains how to use this feature.

• 3. Collaborate Saved Maps• You can mark your map as public or private. You can also invite your friends to

collaborate and edit your custom map. This is helpful when you are planning a trip with your friends and want to collaboratively plan the direction with some stops in between.

• Once you’ve saved a map, go to “My places” -> “Maps” -> Select your map -> Click on “Collaborate” link on the top to manage the collaboration settings.

How to use it.

Is there a fee for using Google Maps?

NoNo, its free to the public.

Thanks for watching!

For more information visitwww.googlemaps.com