# Fill Patterns

A pattern is a design that repeats itself. Patterns can look like lines, circles, or zigzags. They are easy to recognize because of their repetitive nature. Recognizing patterns can help us make predictions, solve problems, and find beauty in the shapes.

With Powerviz, you can either choose from their pre-filled patterns or create your own. We have 16 different pattern designs to choose from.

{% hint style="success" %} <mark style="color:green;">Points to keep in mind while uploading custom patterns.</mark>

* <mark style="color:green;">It should be in PNG and JPG format.</mark>
* <mark style="color:green;">The maximum size is 2 MB, and the ideal image resolution is 32\*32 pixels.</mark>
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### Steps to apply patterns[​](https://docs.powerviz.ai/sunburst/advanced-settings/fill-patterns#steps-to-apply-patterns) <a href="#steps-to-apply-patterns" id="steps-to-apply-patterns"></a>

* Go to the **Fill Patterns** options.
* Enable the toggle button. You’ll see a list of parent categories. Select the **category**.
* Pick a pattern from the dropdown or upload your own.
* If you want to apply a border to arcs with patterns, enable the "**border for pattern**" checkbox.
* Hit **Apply**, to save.

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{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**INFO**</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:blue;">Patterns support the applied color schemes and are also displayed on the legend markers for easy selection.</mark>
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{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">**INFO**</mark> <mark style="color:blue;"></mark><mark style="color:blue;">When both "</mark>[<mark style="color:blue;">**Border for pattern**</mark>](https://docs.powerviz.ai/powerviz/sunburst/advanced-settings-introduction/fill-patterns)<mark style="color:blue;">" and</mark> [<mark style="color:blue;">**Stroke width**</mark>](https://docs.powerviz.ai/powerviz/sunburst/advanced-settings-introduction/arc-settings) <mark style="color:blue;">in the arc setting are enabled. "Border for pattern" will take the lead.</mark>
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