Each map layer has a set of properties associated with
it. The properties define the characteristics of the selected layer.
Using the Map Style Property Sheet you can customize the kind of map
data selected (vector, raster, or elevation), define whether the map
outline is shown or not, what colors are used to fill the terrestrial
and marine areas, define the transparency level, and so on. The Map
Style Property Sheet gives access to a number of editors that enable
you to carry out these operations.
For example, for the Labeling
property,
a choice of label types is displayed that depends on the content of
the data source. This enables you to display labels, for example,
as the name of the country, or at a more detailed level such as the
name of a street. You can change any property value at any time. The
properties defined for each map layer constitute a layer style and
each layer style contributes to the overall map theme.
Note that some properties are not displayed in the Map
Style Property Sheet by default. To display all the properties you
must select Options>Show Advanced
Properties.
The following figure shows an example of a Map Style
Property Sheet.