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By default the Orientation Indicator or Navigator is located at the bottom left of the map display. You can use the Position control in the Display tab's Options group or the Map Window page of the ArcGIS Explorer Options dialog to change its placement to the top left of the map display or hide it entirely by selecting Off.

The Navigator has two modes: Indicator mode (a dynamic north arrow and angle of tilt indicator) and Navigation mode (a control you can manipulate directly to move to places, change your viewing angle in 3D and orientation, and zoom in and out). Selecting Use for navigation allows you to use the Navigator in Navigation mode by hovering the mouse over it and manipulating its controls, whereas unchecking Use for navigation disables that capability and places the Navigator in Indicator mode.

Learn more about working with the Navigator