The map has a number of keyboard shortcuts built in that make it easier to use the map. These work when the map has focus.
2D Map
To
Press
Pan the map
Arrow keys
Switch to Road view
r
Switch to Aerial view with roads/labels turned off
a
Switch to Aerial view with roads/labels turned on
h
Switch to Birds eye with roads/labels turned off
o
Switch to Birds eye with roads/labels turned on
b
Switch to Ordnance Survey view (when map set to en-GB)
s
Zoom in
Plus sign (+) or *Equals sign (=)
Zoom out
Minus sign (-) or *Underscore (_)
Zoom into area
Shift + mouse drag on map to draw area
* These key shortcuts usually share the same key on a keyboard. These were added to improve the user experience, such that it doesn’t matter if the user uses the shift key or not for these shortcuts.