How to import a map?
![Add New Layer](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/add_new_layer.png)
Importing your own map in Esri SHAPE format start with selecting the Add new layer button.
![Layer Type From Shape](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/Layer-Type-From-Shape.png)
Select From Shape and select your map in SHAPE format (extension shp).
E-Maps is designed to work with WGS84 format (other projections may work).
The base files for the map should have a project file (extension .prj) too.
Click Next.
![Layer Options](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/Layer-Options.png)
Style the layer by selecting Area style.
![layer_style](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/layer_style.jpg)
The Layer Style dialog appears and the border and fill style can be set.
By clicking on the colored boxes, you can set the color.
![color_picker](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/color_picker.jpg)
For transparency settings, click the More>> button.
![color_picker_extended](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/color_picker_extended.jpg)
The Alpha value defines the transparancy.
Click OK to set the color.
![Select from SHP](https://www.map-in-excel.com/wp-content/uploads/Select_SHP.jpg)
Click Finish to display the layer on the map.