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7 maneuvers in Maps

Find your way around the world and unearth nearby points of interest with this informativ­e tool

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Explore views 1

Each view has its own advantages: Map makes roads more visible; Transit shows public transport routes; and Satellite shows overhead photos and a pseudo-3D view in some cities. In the Map and Satellite views, View > Show Traffic shows congestion.

Find nearby points 2 of interest

Click in the search field to see your recent searches for places and directions. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, it will show shortcuts to food and drink, local stores, and entertainm­ent. Or just type a general descriptio­n of what you want to find, such as “Chinese food.” 4

Share searches 3

Using the Share sheet, you can send your current selection to apps and other services, or to iOS. Choose Send to iPhone and you’ll receive a notificati­on on that device; tap it and Maps will open with the same search. 2 Export directions 4 3

Choose File > Export as PDF and your current search will be exported as a printable document. This is handy for sharing with someone who lacks a computer or mobile device, or to get written directions. 1

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