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# Geographic Extent

To display the geographic extent of a layer, even if it is not visible on the map:

1. Click <img src="https://3291879974-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9n1KCuTyIKwSpZcPcC6l%2Fuploads%2FlvnRv8TPROE3Yq2xVfhv%2Fmenu.png?alt=media&amp;token=a6f91b0b-3844-433c-ba97-73f1fe4cce26" alt="" data-size="line"> then <img src="https://3291879974-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9n1KCuTyIKwSpZcPcC6l%2Fuploads%2FRVcxdLsZHPHE3ZucEf1D%2Fcouche-etendue.png?alt=media&amp;token=139f39fa-ce01-49c6-bb5e-dd97aa13117f" alt="" data-size="line"> **Show layer extent**. The map automatically displays the corresponding territory. A rectangle delimiting the extent appears briefly.
2. Click <img src="https://3291879974-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9n1KCuTyIKwSpZcPcC6l%2Fuploads%2FlvauECjDLlX16bXJCP3n%2Fretour.png?alt=media&amp;token=84864456-a841-40c2-8dcc-eb7e49240ed3" alt="" data-size="line"> to return to the previous geographic extent.