Change the style of buildings

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• This feature, available on Android, iOS, Maps JavaScript API, and Maps Static, allows customization of building appearances on vector maps.

• Buildings on vector maps default to a 3D style at zoom level 17 and higher, but users can also select a 2D "Footprints" style.

• Users can customize the fill and stroke colors for the "Footprints" style, but not for the 3D style.

• Building styles can be changed in the Style Editor by selecting the "Buildings" feature type and then choosing the desired style.

When you use a vector map in Android, iOS, or JavaScript, buildings use the 3Dstyle beginning at zoom level 17 and higher by default. If you want to display only the 2D outlines of buildings for a cleaner appearance, select the Footprintsstyle.

Set the building style

1. Zoom in on the map enough to see buildings shown.
2. In the Map featurespanel, select the settings gear icon to open the Map Settingsmenu.
   

3. To display buildings with a 3D outline, select 3D:

   

   To display buildings with a 2D footprint, select Footprints: