Google Earth User Guide - Manual (Page 121)

Reset view to
"north - up" n (not supported) Rotates view so
that view is
north-up.
Reset tilt to "top-
down" view u u Resets angle to
view scene in
"top-down" or
"up" mode.
Reset tilt and
compass view to
default r r Resets angle to
view "top-down"
and rotates to
"north-up" view.
Use this feature
to orient the
earth in the
center of the
viewer.
Tip - Use the ALT key in combination with most of these keystrokes to move more
slowly in the indicated direction.
Tour Mode Controls
When using touring mode with Google Earth, you can use the following keystrokes
to control touring behavior.
Command
Windows/Linux
Keystroke(s)
Mac
Keystroke(s)
Result
Start, Play, PauseCtrl + Alt + P + Option + PPlays the tour or
restarts tour after
pausing. The 3D
viewer must be in
focus in order for
this key to work.
(Click in the 3D
viewer to set focus
if you are unsure.)
Side Panel Controls
When the window focus is on either the Places panel or the Layers panel, use the
following keystrokes to control behavior.
Command
Windows/Linux
Keystroke(s)
Mac
Keystroke(s)
Result