Maps shortcuts
- 15 shortcuts
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Maps shortcuts change what the map shows and how you look at it. One group switches the view: Switch to explore view, Switch to driving view, Switch to transit view and Switch to satellite view. The others zoom and rotate the map, show your location, drop a pin, and show or hide parts of the view such as directions and the sidebar.
Start with these
- Show your current location
- Zoom in
- Zoom out
- Show or hide directions
- Show or hide the 3D map
- Drop a pin in the middle of the map
Tips for Maps
- After Rotate map clockwise ⌥Right or Rotate map counterclockwise ⌥Left, Return to north-facing orientation ⇧⌘Up puts north at the top again.
- The four view shortcuts use the first four number keys with the same modifier, from Switch to explore view ⌘1 to Switch to satellite view ⌘4.
- Drop a pin in the middle of the map ⇧⌘D marks the centre of the map as it is on screen.
General15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show your current location | |
| Return to north-facing orientation | |
| Zoom in | |
| Zoom out | |
| Switch to explore view | |
| Switch to driving view | |
| Switch to transit view | |
| Switch to satellite view | |
| Show or hide the 3D map | |
| Show or hide Look Around | |
| Show or hide directions | |
| Drop a pin in the middle of the map | |
| Show or hide the sidebar | |
| Rotate map counterclockwise | |
| Rotate map clockwise |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Maps have on macOS?
Maps has 15 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Maps shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Show your current location (⌘L), Zoom in (⌘+), Zoom out (⌘-), Show or hide directions (⌘R), Show or hide the 3D map (⌘D), Drop a pin in the middle of the map (⇧⌘D). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Maps shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 15 Maps shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Maps keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Maps keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Maps shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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