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How do I add/remove place labels, roads, and satellite view from the base map?

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There are several options for you to customize the base map. These are available under the 'MAP CONTROLS' icon on the bottom right and include:

  1. Labels: The labels show the name of the places, including countries, states, cities, and representative landmarks. Click the toggle on to activate labels, and click off to hide.

  2. Roads: Click on the toggle to show roads; toggle off to hide roads.

  3. Map background: We offer grayscale and satellite options for the map background. Click the toggle to activate the background of your choice.

  4. 3D Globe: Switch on 3D Globe, at the top of the 'MAP CONTROLS' menu, to view the map as a three-dimensional globe instead of a flat map. Switch it off to return to the flat map. Your choice is kept in the map's link, so people you share the link with see the same view.

Satellite base map with MAP CONTROLS options Grayscale, Satellite, Labels and Roads highlighted
Figure 1: Satellite base map with MAP CONTROLS options Grayscale, Satellite, Labels and Roads highlighted