Move around in 3D Maps

You can navigate the 3-D environment in Power Map by using a mouse, the keyboard, or if you're working on a Touch-enabled device by using gestures.

Mouse navigation

To :	Do this :
Zoom to a location in the globe	Rapidly double-click any portion of the globe.
Zoom in or out	Rotate the scroll wheel, or click the plus and minus buttons.
Pan the globe without changing the pitch	Drag the globe up, down, left, or right.
Change the pitch of the globe	Press and hold Shift while dragging the globe.
Reset the globe and view if you've lost the point of focus	Rotate the scroll wheel to zoom all the way out.
Pan and spin the globe	Click the arrow keys up, down, left, or right.

Note:  You can't use rolling in the 3-D environment of 3D Maps.

Keyboard navigation

To :	Do this :
Pan and spin the globe	Press the up, down, left, or right arrow keys.
Orbit the current target	Press and hold Shift while pressing the left or right arrow keys.
Increase or decrease the camera pitch	Press and hold Shift while pressing the up or down arrow keys.
Zoom in or out	Press the plus (+) or minus (-) keys.

Touch navigation

To :	Do this :
Select a data point	Tap the screen.
Zoom to a location in the globe	Double Tap the location.
Pan the globe	Drag the globe in any direction (up, down, left, or right).
Zoom in	Pinch Closed.
Zoom out	Pinch Open.
Tilt the horizon	Two finger drag up or down.
Rotate the horizon	Two finger drag left or right.
View a context menu	Press and hold.