How to Zoom in on Google Earth

Launch Google Earth., Search a location., Locate the navigation bar., Zoom in on the location.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Launch Google Earth.

    Open the Google Earth program installed on your computer.

    Once launched, you will see a beautiful 3-D rendition of our world.
  2. Step 2: Search a location.

    Use the search box on the upper left corner and enter the place you want to view.

    Click the Search button beside the search field to continue.

    Just like in Google Maps, Google Earth will bring you to the location you’ve entered. , At first glance, you may not see the navigation area on the right of the map.

    Hover over it and it will appear clearly.

    You will see some navigation buttons to help you move around the map. , There’s also a vertical navigation bar there.

    Click the plus button at the top of the bar to zoom in.

    Click the minus button at the bottom to zoom out.

    You can also click and drag the scroll bar up to zoom in.

    The map will immediately adjust as you zoom.
  3. Step 3: Locate the navigation bar.

  4. Step 4: Zoom in on the location.

Detailed Guide

Open the Google Earth program installed on your computer.

Once launched, you will see a beautiful 3-D rendition of our world.

Use the search box on the upper left corner and enter the place you want to view.

Click the Search button beside the search field to continue.

Just like in Google Maps, Google Earth will bring you to the location you’ve entered. , At first glance, you may not see the navigation area on the right of the map.

Hover over it and it will appear clearly.

You will see some navigation buttons to help you move around the map. , There’s also a vertical navigation bar there.

Click the plus button at the top of the bar to zoom in.

Click the minus button at the bottom to zoom out.

You can also click and drag the scroll bar up to zoom in.

The map will immediately adjust as you zoom.

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