Scale Control

When working with Maps, a scale is shown at the bottom left corner of the visual (purple highlight below). The scale represents the ratio between the distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground. The scale is dynamically updated as you zoom in and out of the map. This scale can be shown or hidden as needed.

Scale Controls on a Map

The Scale Control legend is shown on the map at the bottom-left (orange highlight). Note: The related Zoom Control may also be shown at the top-right (purple highlight).

Enabling Scale Control

Component Ribbon

Open the Component ribbon and toggle the Scale Control button to show or hide the scale.

Formatting Panel

The scale control can also be enabled or disabled from the Settings tab of the Formatting panel:

Related information

Scale Controls at Present Runtime

Your scale control is also shown at runtime when you open a presentation containing your map visual. For example: