# Focusing the Map on a Single Layer

When many layers are visible in a project, the map may become harder to read.

The **Focus mode** allows you to **display only one layer at a time**, without having to manually turn off the others. So you can configure the layer without interference from other layers.

Once this mode is enabled, only the selected layer is shown on the map. You can easily switch the focused layer or **turn off Focus mode** to return to the default view.

**To use Focus mode**:

1. Click the **Focus Mode** icon ![](/files/fROTdtAU3uClnywiqxzY) to enable the feature.
2. Click the **name of the layer** you want to display alone.\
   The layer configuration panel opens, and **only that layer is displayed on the map**.
3. Click the **back arrow** to return to the **Layers** panel.\
   All visible layers are shown again, but **Focus mode remains active**.
4. Click on another layer to focus on it.
5. To exit Focus mode, click the ![](/files/fROTdtAU3uClnywiqxzY) in the layer configuration panel.\
   The map returns to its default state, displaying all enabled layers.

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