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# Focusing the Map on a Layer

When many layers are visible in a project, the map can become difficult to read.

**Focus mode** allows you to view one layer at a time without having to manually disable the display of other layers. You can thus configure the layer without interference from other layers.

When this mode is activated, only the selected layer is displayed on the map. You can easily switch between layers to visualize, then deactivate Focus mode to return to the normal display.

**To use Focus mode:**

1. Click <img src="/files/Wo7AQf7Cg27tI0K5BXkq" alt="" data-size="line"> **Focus mode** to activate the function.
2. Click the name of the layer you want to view alone. The layer configuration panel opens and the map displays only that layer.
3. Press the back arrow to return to the **Layers** panel. The map displays all active layers again, but Focus mode remains active.
4. Click another layer to view it alone.
5. To deactivate Focus mode, click <img src="/files/Wo7AQf7Cg27tI0K5BXkq" alt="" data-size="line"> in the layer configuration panel. The map returns to the standard display, showing all active layers.