Getting to know Google Earth The following diagram describes some of the features available in the main window of Google Earth : Search panel - Use this to find places and directions and manage search results. Google Earth EC may display additional tabs here. 3D Viewer - View the globe and its terrain in this window. Toolbar buttons - See below. Navigation controls - Use these to zoom, look and move around. See 'Using the Navigation Controls' . Sign in with your Google account - When you sign in, you can share to Google+ or email what you're viewing in Google Earth. Layers panel - Use this to display points of interest . Places panel - Use this to locate, save, organize and revisit placemarks . Search in Places - Find your places quickly by searching for them. Earth Gallery - Click this to import exciting content from the Earth Gallery Status bar - View coordinate, elevation, imagery date and streaming status here. Overview map - ...