# Region navigation tools

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## Overview

This section is designed to serve as a quick overview of the in-world navigation tools. You'll learn how to read the Region minimap, how to teleport between important areas using the Areas of Interest window, and how to use search, teleport portals, and the Explore window to visit new Regions.

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World Owners and World Administrators can [enable and disable parts of the UI](https://docs.breakroom.tech/creating-custom-experiences/ui-customization-options) via the [Dashboard](https://docs.breakroom.tech/building-new-worlds/breakroom-dashboard-tour). You may not have access to every function described in this section.
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## Basic movement commands

As a refresher, here's a rundown of Breakroom's avatar movement controls. You can find more detailed information about [controlling your avatar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/controlling-your-avatar) in our [Getting Started](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started) section.

<table><thead><tr><th width="263">Button or command</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>WASD or arrow keys</td><td>Pressing the <strong>WASD</strong> or <strong>arrow keys</strong> will cause your avatar to walk or turn in the specified direction.</td></tr><tr><td>Shift + WASD or arrow keys</td><td>Holding down the <strong>Shift key</strong> while moving will cause your avatar to run.</td></tr><tr><td>Space bar</td><td>Pressing the <strong>space bar</strong> will cause your avatar to jump.</td></tr><tr><td>C key</td><td>Pressing the <strong>C key</strong> will cause your avatar to crouch.</td></tr><tr><td>F key</td><td>Pressing the <strong>F key</strong> will cause your avatar to start or stop flying.</td></tr><tr><td>While flying > WASD or arrow keys</td><td>While your avatar is flying, you can move them through space using the <strong>WASD</strong> or <strong>arrow keys</strong>. </td></tr><tr><td>While flying > R and C keys</td><td>While your avatar is flying, press the <strong>R key</strong> (or <strong>Pg Up key</strong>) to fly higher, and the <strong>C key</strong> (or <strong>Pg Down key</strong>) to fly lower.</td></tr></tbody></table>

If the[ "click to walk" feature](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/settings#controls-settings) is enabled, you can move your avatar to a specific spot by pointing your **mouse cursor** at the ground and clicking the **left mouse button**. You can also change your [default walking speed](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/settings#controls-settings) in the [Settings window](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/settings).

## The mini map

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FLMjkchHdQLpV6zKeZ2st%2FBreakroom_GETTING_STARTED_UI_Tour_006_2026.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a81d4e81-10a2-48b0-b54e-c3b46fa83543" alt="A closeup of the mini map."><figcaption><p>Pictured: The mini map.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The [mini map](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-mini-map) in the top right corner of the screen displays a top-down view of your current Region. To view the map, click the **hamburger menu** in the [top toolbar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-top-toolbar) and then click **Minimap**.

On the mini map, you will see landing areas marked with a **pink dot**. The location of your avatar is marked with a **blue dot**, while other avatars are represented by **green dots**. You can use the **magnifying glass buttons** to zoom in and out.&#x20;

Clicking on the **mini map** itself will open the [Region Information window](https://docs.breakroom.tech/building-new-worlds/region-settings).

## The Areas of Interest window

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2Fb0oBz6o8M5TxOmpxEkib%2FUI_Tour_2026_011.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f82d757a-6a22-4b01-84f2-060df2700a8a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pictured: An example Areas of Interest window.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The Areas of Interest window offers one-click teleport access to important areas and event spaces. If seats are available, you will be seated automatically upon arrival.

To open it, click **Signpost / Areas of Interest button** in the [Start Here panel](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#start-here-panel). Here's a brief overview of the UI.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="162"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Button</td><td>Target location</td></tr><tr><td>Auditorium</td><td>Teleports your avatar to the auditorium. </td></tr><tr><td>Entrance</td><td>Teleports your avatar to the Region entrance or to a designated information booth.</td></tr><tr><td>Networking</td><td>Teleports your avatar to the designated lounge or networking area.</td></tr><tr><td>Floor</td><td>Teleports your avatar to the main "floor" of the event (e.g. vendor booths, game area).</td></tr><tr><td>Breakout areas</td><td>Teleports your avatar to the specified breakout room or booth.</td></tr><tr><td>Triage areas</td><td>Teleports your avatar directly to a designated tech support area.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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The General Navigation panel's appearance can vary. **Based on the contents of a particular Region, you may not see all of the teleport links pictured above.** You may also see different icons for each area type (e.g., a cocktail glass instead of a coffee cup).
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## Teleport portals

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FYg0XqVScivpD3ENTjDnU%2FRegion_Navigation_002.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=76b0255f-559f-4b89-8d3d-b793bada5ac1" alt="A closeup of a Breakroom Teleport Portal set up in the Delphi Region." width="299"><figcaption><p>Pictured: A Breakroom Teleport Portal.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

[Breakroom Teleport Portals](https://docs.breakroom.tech/creating-custom-experiences/exploring-the-breakroom-toolkit/breakroom-teleport-portal) can be set up to enable travel between different Regions. If you see a Breakroom Teleport Portal, you can activate it by walking your avatar "into" it. A pop-up will appear containing a list of accessible Regions, and you can click on any **destination tile** to learn more about that Region. If you wish to teleport there, click the **Teleport button**.

## The Explore window

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2Fp4EsRCQOlO6SQYS03NvN%2FExplore_Window_002.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=f9cbf4c3-7ed3-4a05-8fa2-471635882a1c" alt="A closeup of the Explore window, with twelve different Region listing cards."><figcaption><p>Pictured: The Explore window.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The [Explore window](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/using-the-explore-window) allows you to browse through a list of [Featured Regions](https://docs.breakroom.tech/building-new-worlds/creating-and-managing-regions#featuring-a-region). You can learn more about a Region by clicking its **listing card**, and teleport there by clicking the **Enter button**.&#x20;

## Region search

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FccNQWuOJMHslxQCQ3G2m%2FRegion_Navigation_004.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=b25aceed-e4bd-4b4d-bf29-c1ce455582bb" alt="A closeup of the top toolbar search field, with a single result returned for a Region search."><figcaption><p>Pictured: The search field.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

If you know the name of a Region you want to visit, you can enter it into the [**search field**](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-search-bar)**.** Clicking on a Region in the search results will open the [Region Information window](https://docs.breakroom.tech/building-new-worlds/region-settings). You can then teleport to that Region by clicking the **"Enter the Region" button.**

## Bookmarks

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FV5Dvu0OTYfw5upSdNF8A%2FRegion_Navigation_003.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=b2076a12-db23-4a7f-9cc7-864d1e6d205d" alt="A closeup of a user Inventory opened to the Bookmarks category. The action menu for a bookmark has been opened, and a blue arrow points to the Teleport button." width="449"><figcaption><p>Highlighted: Several bookmarks and the location of the Teleport button.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

If someone sends you a [bookmark](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/bookmarks-and-teleport-invites) through Breakroom's [in-world email](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/communicating-with-other-users#in-world-email) system, you can use it to travel to a new area or Region by following these steps.

1. If you haven't yet accepted the bookmark, open the Mail window by either:
   1. Clicking the **Envelope button** in the [top toolbar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-top-toolbar).
   2. Clicking the **Menu button** in the top toolbar and then clicking **Mail.**
2. In the Mail window, click on the **relevant email** and then click the **Accept It** or **Buy It button** for the bookmark attachment.
3. Open your Inventory by clicking the **Inventory button** in the [bottom toolbar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-bottom-toolbar). Click on the **Bookmark category** to expand it.
4. Locate the **bookmark** you want to use and click on it. In the action menu that appears, click the **Teleport button**.

## Teleport invites

If another user invites you to [teleport](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/bookmarks-and-teleport-invites) to their location, a pop-up will appear asking for your consent. You can click the **Refuse button** to decline the invitation or click the **Teleport button** to accept.