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In one of the previous articles on Jablíčkář, we presented you with some tips and tricks for using Apple Maps. However, if you are more of a fan of competing Google Maps, you are more likely to use our today's article, in which we will tell you five ways to make this service even more useful for you.

Add more locations

In the vast majority of cases, many of us probably use Google Maps to plan a route from point A to point B. But there are times when it is necessary to add points C, D and more to the route. When planning your route in the environment web version Google Maps simply right click on bod, which you want to add to your route, and then select Add destination.

Add labels

Is the official name of the place not enough for you - for whatever reason - when saving places on maps in Google Maps? Among other things, this service also offers the option of saving the selected location under a name of your choice. On the map first click to mark the spot, which you want to name. Then in panel on the left side of the screen of your Mac click on Add a label. text field write a name and save.

Save the map offline

Need to save a map slice from Google Maps for offline use? You have this option not only in applications, but also on the website. First, make sure you displayed everything necessary on your Mac's monitor. After that click on the map right click and select Print. Of text field at the top of the screen you can add a note, and then v upper right corner click the blue button Print. To save the map to your Mac's hard drive, just click on the section Printer switch from the printer to saving as a PDF file.

View history

Sometimes it's easy to forget places you've visited in the past. In this case, however, Goole does not forget, unlike us. Google Maps also includes a service called Timeline, thanks to which you can also view the history of your Google Maps.

To view your Google Maps history, visit this page.

Create your own maps

Google Maps also offers the option of creating your own maps, which is useful, for example, when you are planning a longer and more complicated trip, or when you need to save more places on the map in a specific way. Functions are used for these purposes My Maps, which guides you from A to Z by creating your own map.

You can use the My Maps function here.

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