# Map View Modes:

- [**2D View**](https://docs.foursquare.com/analytics-products/docs/maps-view-modes#2d-view) - A flat 2D overhead view that can be panned and zoomed but not rotated. This mode offers a more traditional cartographic view of your data.
- [**3D View**](https://docs.foursquare.com/analytics-products/docs/maps-view-modes#3d-view) - A 3D perspective view that can be rotated and tilted, providing users with a more engaging way to interact with your data, especially if your visualizations are extruded or have 3D components.
- [**Globe View**](https://docs.foursquare.com/analytics-products/docs/maps-view-modes#globe-view) - A 3D globe view of the Earth. This mode is most effective for large (continental or planetary) data sets.

### Note:
All map settings are saved and preserved when publishing maps.

Change the view of your map by clicking the **Map View** icon in the top right corner of your map and selecting one of the options:

Upon selecting map view, you are given three options for the map view.

# 2D View

2D View is the default view mode in Studio, providing a simple top-down view of the map.

# 3D View

3D View provides increased visibility of visualization elements with height, such as 3D buildings and extruded data points.

While in 3D View, you can hold **Command ⌘** on Mac or **Control** on Windows to rotate the map.

# Globe View

Use Globe View to provide users with the benefits of 3D view while exploring the Earth.

After Globe View mode is selected, you can customize it **Base Map > Globe**.

The following options can be changed:

| Option         | Description                                                                                                                                                   |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Atmosphere     | Click to enable/disable terminator and sun azimuth.                                                                                                         |
| Terminator     | The terminator is a line that separates day and night on the Earth. Increase the slider to further darken the night side of Earth.                          |
| Sun Azimuth    | The sun azimuth is the angle at which light is projected on Earth. Increase/decrease the slider to change the position of the azimuth.                      |
| Base Map       | Click to enable/disable the base map.                                                                                                                       |
| Labels         | Click to enable/disable the display of labels in globe view. Click the color box to choose a new color.                                                      |
| Admin Lines    | Click to enable/disable the display of admin lines (such a state and country borders). Click the color box to choose a new color.                            |
| Water          | Click to enable/disable the display of bodies of water. Click the color box to choose a new color.                                                           |
| Global Surface | Click the color box to choose a new color for the Earth's surface.