# Category

Users can choose any attribute for the selected entity to categorize the data on the map and visualize the pushpins color-coded based on the selected attribute. The category card will further help the user to differentiate between the pushpins. 

The records can be categorized based on factors such as Account Name, Industry, City, Annual Revenue, etc.

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The screenshot below shows the categorization of the records of Account based on the attribute Industry.

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{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Note:**</mark>

·       *The list of attributes in the Category dropdown are the attributes mentioned in that respective View within Maplytics List Control.*
{% endhint %}