Once you add data layers to your Google Earth project, you can apply filters to
visualize the data you care about. Filters are automatically saved to your
project as you add or adjust them.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** 3D buildings may interfere with filters, especially when zoomed in. To turn off 3D buildings, go to **View Basemap settings** toggle off **3D buildings**.

## Apply a filter

You can filter a layer in your project based on the attributes available in the
layer.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Some layers may not have filtering capabilities. Layers that can be filtered display a gradient below their name in the **Map contents** panel.

![Inspector panel with filter tab open](https://developers.google.com/static/maps/documentation/earth/images/inspector_panel1.png)

*Select a data layer in **Map contents** to open the inspector panel on the right. Select the **Filter** tab in the inspector to adjust filters.*

### Computer

1. In your project's **Map contents**, select the data layer you want to adjust.
2. In the inspector panel on the right, select the **Filter** tab to show the available filters for that layer.
3. Adjust the filters. The map updates with the applied filter.

You can also filter multiple layers on the map at the same time. To filter
another data layer, repeat steps 1--3.

### Android

1. In your project's **Map contents**, select the data layer you want to adjust.
2. Tap on the data layer and select the **Filter** tab.
3. Adjust the filters. The map updates with the applied filter.

### iOS

1. In your project's **Map contents**, select the data layer you want to adjust.
2. Tap on the data layer and select the **Filter** tab.
3. Adjust the filters. The map updates with the applied filter.

## Reset a filter

To reset a filter, do the following:

### Computer

1. In your project's **Map contents** panel, select the data layer that includes the filter you want to delete.
2. In the inspector panel on the right, select the **Filter** tab.
3. Under the **Filter** tab, select **Show more options
   Reset filter**.

To reset all filters applied to a specific layer, select **Reset filters** in
the bottom right corner of the inspector.

### Android

1. In your project's **Map contents** panel, find the data layer that includes the filter you want to delete.
2. Tap on the data layer and select the **Filter** tab.
3. Under the **Filter** tab, select **Show more options
   Reset filter**.

To reset all filters applied to a specific layer, select **Reset filters**.

### iOS

1. In your project's **Map contents** panel, find the data layer that includes the filter you want to delete.
2. Tap on the data layer and select the **Filter** tab.
3. Under the **Filter** tab, select **Show more options
   Reset filter**.

To reset all filters applied to a specific layer, select **Reset filters**.

## Delete a filter

To delete a filter, do the following:

1. In your project's **Map contents**, select the data layer that includes the filter you want to delete.
2. Select the **Filter** tab and find the filter you want to delete.
3. Select **Show more options Delete filter**.

   > [!NOTE]
   > **Note:** The **Delete filter** option appears under **Show
   > more options** if there is more than one filter applied to a layer.