# Basemap selector

The basemap selector, located below the zoom control, allows users to switch between available basemaps within their organization. This functionality enhances the visual context of maps, making them more adaptable to specific use cases and improving overall data exploration.

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As an Editor, you have the flexibility to decide whether the basemap selector will be available in the public or shared versions of the map. This can be configured through the "Map settings for viewers," located at the top-right corner of the Builder interface.

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Once enabled, Viewers can switch between basemaps to modify the map’s context according to their specific needs.


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