Windows 8 In Depth

Maps

The Maps app is a simple mapping program. Besides enabling you to peruse the map, the Maps app also offers the following features, most of which require the app bar, as shown in Figure 5.6:

• Search for a location—Display the Charms menu, click Search, and then type the address or name of the location you want.

• Display your current location—In the app bar, click My Location to have the map zero in on your present location. (If this doesn’t work, see the steps that follow this list.)

• Get directions to a location—In the app bar, click Directions and then specify a starting point (the default is your current location) and a destination.

• Change the map view—In the app bar, click Map Style and then click Road View or Aerial View (that is, ...