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# Map

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Check out the given walk-through on how to set the Map chart properties.
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A Map chart allows the users to position their data in a geographical context using different data layers. Users can create a view based on the selected dimensions/measures that represent data in the region. The designated area gets colored based on the data. Users have the provisions for changing the visualization.

* [ ] **Best Situation to Use Map:** To represent any information in the geographical context.

### **Properties**

#### **General Settings**

**Exclude Global Filter**: Use a checkmark in the box to exclude the global filter condition

#### **View Filter**

**Filter**: Select a filter condition to be applied to the view on the storyboard.

#### **Range**

**Dynamic Range**: Enable or disable the dynamic range.

**Min Color**: Select a color for the minimum value from the drop-down menu.

**Max Color**: Select a color for the maximum value from the drop-down menu.

#### **Region**

**Select Map:** Select a region using the drop-down menu.

#### **Insights**

* **Text:** Provide any information regarding the chart. If any digit or character is required to be highlighted, put it inside two asterisks. (E*.g., \*70%\* or \*skills\*).*
* **Text align:** There are three alignments to align the text.
  * Left
  * Right
  * Centre
* **Position:** There are two options to position the text.
  * Bottom
  * Right

![Properties for the Map chart](/files/WWznBKEB86oSM51Loiwg)

<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark>

* By disabling the dynamic range, the map projects the selected **Max Color.** The user can change the color by clicking the **Color** properties option.
  * Disable the dynamic range.
  * The entire map reflects the selected Max color (by default).       &#x20;

![](/files/YUer765532pCa7bDHE11)

* Based on the selected **Region** the displayed visualization gets changed.
  * Select a map using the **Region** drop-down menu.
  * The map of the selected region gets highlighted based on the chosen dimensions and measures.

![](/files/wSTTJM8mTPKxVUPM2R18)