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# Navigating on the Map

The following tools allow you to navigate on the map.

## Navigation tools

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="92"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/UwUNAF5jsfexZwy3yc1T" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Zoom extent</strong><br>Adjust map in order to display the whole of a project's data.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/ASI4PtFrfqf2JVT2NJH4" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Zoom initial bounds</strong><br>Returns to the view that was displayed upon opening the project.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/l9MxyO4Gll3WQHtzgxpy" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Zoom in</strong><br>Click on desired area of map to enlarge by a factor of 2.<br>Trace a rectangle to enlarge the chosen area.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/w23Cl1yDrLtZwRnpuJiN" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Zoom out</strong><br>Click on desired area of map to decrease size by a factor of 2.<br>Trace a rectangle to decrease size around the chosen area.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/qzfnvQ4dv8vsfPN7yrvZ" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Pan</strong><br>Move map by dragging it with the mouse.<br>Click to center map view around the desired point.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/nShkOCa7VR62KG17rfNT" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Backward</strong><br>Return to previous view (the last 64 views are memorized).</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/id8mnGcKRd6HpJh5NH4X" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Forward</strong><br>Return to the view that was displayed before clicking on <strong>Backward</strong> (last 64 views are memorized).</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/KgORCXNT8paHJxCX9E8W" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Zoom to selection</strong><br>When objects are selected, adjusts map in order to display all selected data.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/6ko4ZY7iUlziRt6NanZu" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><strong>Rotation by points</strong><br>Define map orientation by tracing a line defined by 2 points. <br>The first point determines the orientation of the bottom portion of the map and the second point (pointed by the arrow) determines the orientation of the top of the map.</p><p><img src="/files/5JNycXgdKTb7EzzzKNfp" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/Ekvv2UKuyPagiK7bQ1M8" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Apply default map rotation</strong><br>Cancels map rotation and returns map to its normal orientation.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Reaching specific coordinates on the map

It is possible to reach specific coordinates on a map.

1. Click on the coordinates that appear in the status bar to display data entry window or select **Tools -> Go to coordinate...** or press **CTRL-G**.
2. If desired, select the coordinate system (projection) to be used.
3. Enter coordinates to be reached.
4. Press **Go**.

The map centers itself around the requested coordinates, which are indicated by an arrow-shaped marker.

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## Navigating using the map overview

The map overview can be used to navigate on the map. In order to display it:

1. Go to **View -> Map overview** or press **CTRL-O**. Once it is activated, the map overview is saved in the user's parameters.
2. Click in the map overview to re-center the map around the desired position.
3. Drag the red rectangle to change the area displayed on the map.

<figure><img src="/files/yCGcQVYHO5WqFQ0GkTzM" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
