Move Map Tool

Drag the Move Map Tool to move the map to show nearby locations. Click on items to select them.

To select the Move Map Tool, do the following:

  1. View a map
  2. Then, do one of the following:
  3. The cursor will change to an open hand. Move Map Tool

Quick Reference

Action Result
Drag Drag the map to a new location
Click Select the item under the cursor.
Double-click Set the Active Point
Hold down the Ctrl key Quickly switch to the Zoom Tool
Right-click Show the Shortcut Menu

Dragging the map to a new location

To drag the map to a new location, do the following:

  1. Press and hold the mouse button anywhere on the map to "grab" it. The cursor will change to a "grabbing" hand. Grabbing Hand cursor
  2. Drag the map to a new location.

Setting the Active Point

To set the Active Point, double-click on the map.

Quickly switching to the Zoom Tool

To switch to the Zoom Tool, hold down the Ctrl key.

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