# Using Google Maps and My Maps Offline: 9 Advanced Tips Made Easy  ## About - Author: Chris - Title: Using Google Maps and My Maps Offline: 9 Advanced Tips Made Easy - Tags: #articles - URL: https://www.theunconventionalroute.com/google-maps-tricks/ ## Highlights #hidden-feature We were taught as children not to pinch and it's a lesson we should continue to abide by when it comes to zooming in and out on Google Maps. Instead of pinching: 1. Double-tap the Google Maps screen with your finger of choice 2. On the second tap, hold your finger on the screen 3. Keeping your finger on the screen, swipe up to zoom out and swipe down to zoom in. - Note: This is a great feature I never knew about! ---