# Geographic Extent of the Layer

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

1. Click on <img src="https://2098443701-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcA9CuUnY5hTYroiPhD1w%2Fuploads%2FlSmRBPB3DsrMUpewQwXy%2Fmenu.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ebc2a5e9-3a5c-4872-8977-d4e65295ddaa" alt="" data-size="line"> and then on <img src="https://2098443701-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcA9CuUnY5hTYroiPhD1w%2Fuploads%2FCvYhXsszIxpc9Dr55qIB%2Flayer-extent.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6aa34f16-65dc-4c28-88c1-55ddae8ac0d7" alt="img" data-size="line"> **Zoom to layer extent**. The map automatically displays the area corresponding to the extent of the layer. A rectangle delimiting the extent of the data is displayed for a few moments.
2. Click on <img src="https://2098443701-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcA9CuUnY5hTYroiPhD1w%2Fuploads%2FBq08pHkFrJSyo26jY1s4%2Flast-zoom.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4e3e9402-4687-41f9-99e4-a1d83ef99205" alt="img" data-size="line"> if you wish to return to the previous geographic extent.