When you’re working in the territory view, it’s easy to lose track of where one district ends and the next begins, especially on a busy national map. Enough clients asked to see district lines right there on the territory map that we added it: a district border layer that overlays your management boundaries on top of the territories.
Turning On District Borders
The one thing to know is that districts have to exist first. If you haven’t built them yet, start with creating sales districts. Once your districts are in place, switch on the district border layer and their boundaries draw over the territory map, so you can see at a glance which territories sit inside which district without flipping to a separate view.
Watch: Using District Borders
Why It’s Useful
District borders give you the management context while you work at the territory level. When you’re moving ZIP codes between territories, the lines remind you where the district edge is, so you don’t accidentally create a territory that straddles two districts. They also make for a clearer picture in a review, since a manager can see their district’s outline and every territory inside it on one map. It complements the dedicated district map view: borders keep the hierarchy visible while you focus on territories, and the district view is where you step up to manage the districts themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I show district borders on the territory map?
Create your districts first, then turn on the district border layer, and their boundaries overlay the territory map.
Do I need districts before I can see their borders?
Yes. The border layer draws the boundaries of districts you’ve already built, so create the districts first.
How is this different from the district map view?
District borders overlay the hierarchy on the territory map while you work at the territory level; the district map view is a dedicated view for managing the districts themselves.
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