Google Maps: what it is, how it works and how to take advantage of its functions and tools

Google Maps, Use real-time traffic information, about how to get to any destination, which is reflected in your GPS navigation, by voice, where you are going to listen to traffic alerts, which lane you are going to use, where to turn and about a better route to get there in less time . 

• How to use Google Maps to get directions and plan routes:

Firstly, enter the destination in the search bar, you can also press it on the map, using Live View navigation during the walking portion of the tour, on any trip you take, then follow the on-screen directions to help you find your location. 

• How to enter your origin and destination:

Use your Android phone or tablet, click on how to get to a destination, write the address or name of the place, how you are going to get there by car, public transport, shared transport, bike, on foot or motorcycle, look for the best option to get there to your destination. be alert when using directions on how to get there on Google Maps, pay attention to your surroundings to ensure your safety and that of others, follow the rules of the place where you are.

• How to choose the mode of transport:

You can use any means of transport, your own vehicle, taxi, bicycle, motorcycle, public transport, on foot, the important thing is that you locate the address of your destination on the GPS. If you do it on your computer, click on Details, selecting the route you prefer, plan your trip from its origin to the destination.  Before starting the tour, plan your journey with useful informationIn this way, you will be able to go out, see the traffic, what route you should take, if you are going to encounter obstacles, as well as obtain information on the arrival time at your destination. 

• How to start and continue navigation:

In Google Maps you will get directions on how you are going to get there by car or any other means of transport, even if you go on foot, the best option will appear in blue, if there are several routes, the other options appear in gray, availability may be limited because some directions are in development, so please stay alert.

• How to send or share your location or route: 

Google Maps: what it is, how it works and how to take advantage of its functions and tools
Google Maps: what it is, how it works and how to take advantage of its functions and tools

To share your location, add your Gmail address to your Google contacts, on your Android device open the app Google Maps, tap your profile photo or the first letter of your name, so you can share your location in real time with other people.

The people with whom you are sharing your location can see your photo, your arrival and departure time and other information of interest.

You can quickly discover places and destinations through Google Maps, known, frequent or unknown, it is one of the most used Google services in the world, New features are updated through this tool which are used to improve navigation in an easy and practical way.

To achieve this, use a search widget with different shortcuts such as restaurants, hotels, cafes and supermarkets in order to help users search for their favorite places.

• How to use Google Maps to create and edit your own maps:

So you can add or edit routes on Google, log in to your account and open Google Maps, choose a custom map that you can share online,  Click to open My Maps, which will help you edit your own maps.

• How to use Google Maps to access additional features and tools:

Google Maps functions are used to obtain information to save places, sending your location in real time, meeting people to show them where you are and share your location with other people, with additional tools such as:

  • Google Drive
  • Google Docs (Documents)
  • Google Sheets 
  • Google Forms
  • Google Slides (Presentations)
  • Google Classroom
  • Google Books
  • Google Scholar

• How to configure and customize Google Maps according to your preferences:

To configure and personalize Google Maps according to your preferences, you can do it through My Maps by clicking on “create a new map”, several Google maps will appear on the screen, Write the address of your preference and click on “draw a line” and double click. It is a very useful tool, if you take into account that Google Maps is one of the most used Google applications worldwide.