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title: Style your data
description: Several layer properties can be modified to fine-tune the styles of the map.
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# Style your data

## Several layer properties can be modified to fine-tune the styles of the map.

### Quickly Modify the Style of a Layer

In the **Layer Control**, expand the node located on the left of a layer  ![expand](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/expand-1.png?width=9&name=expand-1.png) and double-click the **\<\<Default\>\>** symbol. Many settings can be adjusted in the **Style Properties** dialog such as the size, color and shape.

![edit-layer-style](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/edit-layer-style.png?width=688&name=edit-layer-style.png)

### Modify the Layer Properties

Many other settings can be adjusted by double-clicking the layer's node in the **Layer Control**. For example, it is possible to change the name of a layer in the **General** tab of the Layer Properties dialog. In addition, you can apply a **Multiply Blend Mode** on a polygon layer. This property allows you to see the base map by transparency, without changing the **Opacity** of the layer's fill color.

![general-layer-properties](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/general-layer-properties.png?width=688&name=general-layer-properties.png)

### Display Labels

Add labels to the map by selecting the labeling column, using the drop-down of the option **Label Using Column**. You can change the style of labels by clicking **Font**.

![label](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/label.png?width=688&name=label.png)

 

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