# Welcome to the Highcharts Maps JS (highmaps) Options Reference

These pages outline the chart configuration options, and the methods and properties of Highcharts objects.

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# mapView.padding

The padding inside the plot area when auto fitting to the map bounds. A number signifies pixels, and a percentage is relative to the plot area size.

An array sets individual padding for the sides in the order [top, right, bottom, left].