10 things you probably didn't know about Google Maps

Get the most out of Google Maps with the help of these pointers.

Share exact map details



One of the most annoying things about sharing route or map details is that it is often hard (and sometimes impossible) to recreate the map exactly as you saw it on a different computer or for a friend. Google has addressed this by creating dynamic links which automatically update to include all information about your Google Maps session. Click the small "Link" button in the top right hand corner and the HTML link will contain all the information needed to create an exact replica of what you are seeing, from zoom level to travel routes to photo or transit layers.

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