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Update power-bi-visual-geocode.md with state/county note
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articles/azure-maps/power-bi-visual-filled-map.md

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This article uses [Sales and Marketing Sample PBIX] as the data source for demonstration purposes. You can create a new report using this data before continuing if you wish to follow along.
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> [!NOTE]
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> To ensure the highest level of accuracy in geocoding results within Filled Map, it's crucial to correctly set the data category. See [Categorize geographic fields in Power BI](./power-bi-visual-geocode.md#categorize-geographic-fields-in-power-bi).
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## Filled map settings
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There are two places where you can adjust filled maps settings: Build and format visuals. Both are located in the **Visualizations** pane.

articles/azure-maps/power-bi-visual-geocode.md

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:::image type="content" source="media/power-bi-visual/data-category.png" alt-text="A screenshot showing the data category drop-down list in Power BI desktop.":::
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> [!NOTE]
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> When categorizing geographic fields in Power BI, be sure to enter **State** and **County** data separately for accurate geocoding. Incorrect categorization, such as entering both **State** and **County** data into either category, might work currently but can lead to issues in the future.
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> For instance:
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> - Correct Usage: State = GA, County = Decatur County
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> - Incorrect Usage: State = Decatur County, GA or County = Decatur County, GA
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## Next steps
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Learn more about the Azure Maps Power BI visual:

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