> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/maps-and-imagery-portfolio/os-vectormap-district/os-vectormap-district-overview/style-definition.md).

# Style definition

It is the flexibility to select and style the different feature classes in different ways that makes the vector format of OS VectorMap District such a versatile contextual mapping product. It can be flexibly styled in a wide variety of ways to best provide a geographic context to the customer’s overlay information.

<figure><img src="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FtXKyXuudSgsN94zpcyjL%2F16.jpeg?alt=media" alt="Styled vector data mapping the area around Teignmouth"><figcaption><p>Styled vector data mapping the area around Teignmouth</p></figcaption></figure>

The raster version is ready-styled as backdrop and full colour and these styles are fixed within the limitations of the image viewing software. Below is an example of both the raster styles. The full graphic legends are available as PDF downloads from the [OS VectorMap District product page of the OS website](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/products/os-vectormap-district).

<figure><img src="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FeKXl0jZm9Dl98NK8KT53%2F17.jpeg?alt=media" alt="backdrop raster mapping the area around Teignmouth" width="563"><figcaption><p>Backdrop raster styled mapping</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FF65sQ6nl7FknawzX8yww%2F18.jpeg?alt=media" alt="Styled vector data mapping the area around Teignmouth" width="563"><figcaption><p>Full colour raster styled mapping</p></figcaption></figure>


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