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title: "Default map view | Guides | Map design"
description: "Set the initial position, zoom, tilt, and rotation of maps."
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# Default map view

The default view defines the **initial rendering position** of the map with the zoom level, latitude, longitude, tilt, and rotation. The default position of MapTiler maps is zoom level 1 with all other properties on zero. You can find the default view in the **Settings** panel of MapTiler Map Designer (**Alt+S**).

![settings-default-view.png](./17594180148753_f0d880694b.webp)

If you want to have a map’s specific position as the default view, use the icon next to it (**Set current view**).

![default-view-current.png](./17594195643153_2f6d2c1c5a.webp)

## Zoom level

Zoom level defines the level of detail that can vary from value **0 to 22**. Zoom level can be changed by scrolling in the map or typing it in the **upper right corner**. You can also use a **set current zoom level** button.

## Latitude, longitude

Lat and lon coordinates define the **center of the map**. Both are measured in **degrees**. If you are not sure about the coordinates of a place, get them in our [Coordinate Finder](https://www.maptiler.com/tools/coordinates/).

## Tilt and rotation

You can tilt or rotate the map with your **right mouse button** or with the **clock symbol** in the upper right corner of the map.