Change General preferences in Maps on Mac
In the Maps app on your Mac, use General preferences to customize the appearance of your maps.
To change these preferences, choose Maps > Preferences, then click General.
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Always use light map appearance | Choose between light and dark mode. See Use a light or dark appearance on your Mac. | ||||||||||
Distance Units | Choose between miles and kilometers. | ||||||||||
Use Large Labels | Make labels easier to read. | ||||||||||
Always Show Labels in [language] | Choose your language. | ||||||||||
Show Weather Conditions | Include weather on your maps. | ||||||||||
Show Air Quality Index (AQI) | Include air quality on your maps. | ||||||||||
Always show Compass | Show the compass in the lower-right corner on your maps. | ||||||||||
Always show Zoom Controls | Show the zoom-out and zoom-in buttons in the lower-right corner on your maps. | ||||||||||
Ratings and Photos | Include extra details in information cards. | ||||||||||
Show Ratings and Photos Suggestions | Show extra details in information cards. | ||||||||||
Follow up by Email | Report issues. | ||||||||||