# 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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# series.contour.type

The type of series, for example `line` or `column`. By default, the series type is inherited from chart.type, so unless the chart is a combination of series types, there is no need to set it on the series level.