Honeycomb Maps DocsPresentation
Presentation options in Honeycomb Maps allow you to customize how data is displayed and styled throughout your map. These settings affect the visual appearance and formatting of numbers, colors, and other display elements.
Available Presentation Options
| Presentation Type | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Number Formatting | Control how numeric values are displayed throughout your map, including currency, percentages, dates, and more | Number Formatting |
| Color Schemes | Configure how colors are applied to map layers, including static colors, dynamic schemes, and custom discrete ranges | Color Schemes |
Where Presentation Options Are Used
Presentation options can be applied in various places throughout Honeycomb Maps:
Number Formatting
- Big Number components: Format the displayed metric
- Tooltips: Format numeric values shown when hovering over map features
- Legends: Format values displayed in color scale legends
Color Schemes
- Map layers: Control how H3 (Honeycomb), point, polygon, line, and arc layers are colored
- Legends: Display color scales with appropriate labels and ranges
- Dynamic visualizations: Maintain consistent color mapping as data changes
Best Practices
- Use consistent formatting across related metrics for easier comparison
- Choose color schemes that are appropriate for your data type (sequential, diverging, categorical)
- Consider colorblind-friendly palettes when sharing maps with diverse audiences
- Test your presentation choices at different zoom levels and with various data ranges