What is the use of a map layer in tableau

This recipe explains what is the use of a map layer in tableau

Recipe Objective - What is the use of a Map Layer in Tableau?

Map layer provides great features such as satellite, dark, outdoors style, etc., that can be added to maps in tableau. Different map layers such as Base, Water Labels, Country/Region Names, Country/Region Borders, State/Province Borders, etc., provide great map functionality. Data Layer is also provided with the addition of different layers provided with colors.

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Steps to use Map Layer.

Step 1 > Connect the "world_country_and_usa_states_latitude_and_longitude_values.xlsx" data set.

Step 2 > Drag the "USA State" dimension and drop it in visualization.

Step 3 > Drag the "USA State Code" dimension and drop it onto the label.

Step 4 > Click on the Maps option and Maps layer option into it.

Step 5 > Change background style to Satellite and Map Layers to Base.

Step 6 > Choose Population as Data Layer by State and use Area Red color.

Usage of Map Layer is Presented!

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