Search for a place on Google Maps At the top, tap the search box and enter an address, name of a place, or choose a category, like gas stations or groceries. Tip: After you find a place on the map, you can check directions to the place in a list, details about a place, or get directions with voice-guided navigation.

Launching Google Maps and performing a specific action The only valid value is 1. If api=1 is NOT present in the URL, all parameters are ignored and the default Google Maps app will launch, either in a browser or the Google Maps mobile app, depending on the platform in use (for example, https://www.google.com/maps).

Use Your Mouse To Rotate Google Maps on PC To do so, right click and hold the mouse button on the map and move the mouse in the direction you want to rotate. You can rotate the map in any direction of your choice. Alternatively, you can use the compass icon in the top left corner of the map to rotate it.