# Using the focus function in Kumu

Kumu’s **Focus** tool lets you temporarily highlight just one part of the map, helping you cut through the complexity and explore relationships in a more manageable way. It’s especially helpful when explaining the map to others or zooming in on a specific theme or pathway.

## What does it do?

Focus hides everything except the element(s), connection(s), or loop(s) you’ve selected - and anything directly linked to them. It’s a simple but powerful way to see just one part of the system at a time.

## How to use it

You can activate Focus in two ways:

* **Click and hold** on any element, connection or loop
* **Click the element**, then click the **Focus icon** on the right-hand panel

Once in focus mode, you can:

* Use the ➕ and ➖ buttons to walk in or out by degree, revealing more or fewer connected elements
* Click the **Focus icon again** to reset the view and bring the full map back

👉 [See full guide in Kumu’s documentation](https://docs.kumu.io/guides/focus)

## Visual Example

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://docs.kumu.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F1181816445-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FkXSW1nEf49ISqGxYuRfS%252Fuploads%252Fgit-blob-22dd313479c7ed7d737a7026026d3f270d5a7f8a%252Ffocus-expand-contract.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia&#x26;width=768&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=80def2d3&#x26;sv=1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Click the focus icon again to bring the full map back into view.

Ref. <https://docs.kumu.io/guides/focus>

## Applying it to our Theory of Change

Here’s how this looks in practice using Equal Care’s map:

<figure><img src="/files/7z9nZ8SzeWMQUnKgS8nX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This function helps you explore key outcomes, outputs or activities in more detail without losing the bigger picture.


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