Elements available in the iOS Maps app are now available for the macOS version for the first time. This includes the introduction of cycling route information and electric vehicle routes, which will help you plan your journey in a more environmentally friendly way. Here’s how to get the most out of your Mac or MacBook: Look around, guide and indoor map.
Map look around function
How to use Apple Maps in macOS Big Sur
1. Search for location in Apple Maps.
2. Enlarge the map until the binoculars icon in the menu becomes optional.
3. Click the binoculars icon. This will place a large blue and white icon in the middle of the map, as well as the in-picture loop view.
4. Change the position of the icon by clicking on a different area of the map or scrolling through the main map. This will also update the loop view.
How to use the full window view of Apple Maps in macOS Big Sur
1. Click the expand arrow to fill the Screen with the Around view.
2. Click and drag to change the camera Angle.
3. Click a point on the road to move the camera further along the route.
4. Click the service icon to close the service. In the window that is displayed, more information is displayed.
How to leave Look Around with Apple Maps in macOS Big Sur
1. To exit the full window view, click the double arrow icon to reduce it to a picture in picture view.
2. To turn off the loop completely, click the X icon with the circle in the upper left corner, or the binoculars icon in the main menu.
How to use indoor Maps in macOS Big Sur Apple Maps
1. Search for locations that may have indoor maps.
2. Zoom in on the location. If it supports indoor maps, it will display “Look Inside” next to the name TAB.
3. Click the location or zoom in to display the indoor map.
4. If you need to change floors, select the Level selector in the lower left corner to switch to a different view.
Map guide function
How do I access the guidelines in Apple Maps on macOS Big Sur
1. Click the search box and scroll down.
2. Based on the location you are currently viewing in the Map main window, click the guide in the available list.
3. Or click View All to open a second guide window for more options, and select the guide to view by city.
If you have a location that should be added to the list in the guide, you can click the circled plus button and then click the relevant guide to add the location to. You can also create your own new guide from scratch, which you can then share with others.
How to create a guide in Apple Maps on macOS Big Sur
1. Scroll to my Guide in the sidebar of the app.
2. Click the plus sign under my guide.
How do I add locations to your own Apple Maps guide
1. Click a location on the map.
2. Access the information card for that location, and then click the more button on the three dots.
3 Click to save to the guide and select your new guide.
How to edit your guide in Apple Maps on macOS Big Sur
1. Scroll to my Guide in the sidebar to access the guide.
2. To change the name, hold down the Control key, click on the guide, select edit Guide, and enter a new name.
3. To update the guide cover photo, follow the same process and then select Change key photo. Use the following screen to insert another photo or image of your choice.
4. To remove a location from the guide, hold down the Control key while the guide is visible and click on the location, then select Delete from the Guide.
5. To change the sort order, see the guide, click the sort order arrow, and then select alternatives.
6. To delete the guide, hold down the Control key, click on the Guide, select Edit Guide, and then select Delete Guide.
That’s all you need to know about how to navigate and look around in the MacOS Big Sur map. For more tips on using Mac devices, watch out for future software!