The difference

[Walid_Al-Ali]

The difference between a filled map and a shape map 

[Idrissshatila]

Hello @Walid_Al-Ali ,

A Filled Map or Choropleth Map shows how a value varies in proportion over geography or region by using shading, coloring, or patterns. Using shading that spans from bright (less frequent/lower) to dark (more frequent/higher), quickly depict these relative differences. This map also leverages Bing Maps.

Shape Map, unlike the basic Map visual, does not display the specific geographical locations of data points on a map. Instead, it serves as a visual for comparing regions on a map by using different colors to differentiate them. With a blank background, the Power BI Shape Map displays polygon patterns on the canvas.

The Shape Map visual is only available in Power BI Desktop.  Since it’s in preview mode, you’ll need to enable it before you can use it. Refer to Use Shape Shape Maps in Power BI Desktop to learn more.

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[Walid_Al-Ali]

@Idrissshatila I need to enable filled map
how do I do that

[Idrissshatila · Accepted solution]

Hello @Walid_Al-Ali ,

To enable Shape map, select File > Options and Settings > Options > Preview Features, then select the Shape map visual checkbox. You'll need to restart Power BI Desktop after you make the selection.

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