# 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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# legend.verticalAlign

The vertical alignment of the legend box. Can be one of `top`, `middle` or `bottom`. Vertical position can be further determined by the `y` option.

In the case that the legend is aligned in a corner position, the `layout` option will determine whether to place it above/below or on the side of the plot area.

When the layout option is `proximate`, the `verticalAlign` option doesn't apply.