# 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.map.showCheckbox

If true, a checkbox is displayed next to the legend item to allow selecting the series. The state of the checkbox is determined by the `selected` option.