Navigate with the keyboard
You may find that you prefer to navigate the map using the keyboard to control movement. The table below lists actions you can perform and the keystrokes required.
Note:For keyboard navigation to work, the map must be active—click the map first before using the keyboard shortcuts.
In order to: | Press this key: |
|---|---|
Move left. | Left arrow |
Move right. | Right arrow |
Move forward or up. | Up arrow |
Move back or down. | Down arrow |
Zoom in. | Plus |
Zoom out. | Minus |
Explorer Online wraps the map across the international dateline so you can pan continuously across the world.
The Plus and Minus keys on the numeric keypad section of a keyboard may not work; instead use the main part of the keyboard.
You can also use the Navigator or the mouse to navigate around the map, depending on your preferences.