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What do map legends display?
A legend displays the meaning of the symbols, colors and styles used to represent geographic data on the map. Legends consist of examples of the symbols on the map with labels containing explanatory text. Legends have patches that show examples of the map symbols.
How do you find the legend on a map?
It simply displays the symbol followed by a text description of what that symbol represents. You find map legends everywhere. For example, subway maps, road maps and even video game maps have map legends.
Where would a person look on a map to find out what the symbols mean?
You might define “map key” as the part of a map inside the map legend that tells what the map symbols mean.
How to show only legend items that are actually displayed on?
Under “Map Extent Options”, select “Only show classes that are visible in the current map extent”. It’ll refresh as you move around the map or toggle on/off classes within the layer. Thanks for contributing an answer to Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange!
How to check only show features visible in map extent?
Check Only show features visible in the map extent to include a legend item only if the feature is visible in the map extent. If the legend item is for a feature with multiple classes, such as a layer symbolized by unique values, only the classes that appear in the map extent are included in the legend.
What to do with a legend item in ArcGIS Pro?
If the legend item is for a feature with multiple classes, such as a layer symbolized by unique values, only the classes that appear in the map extent are included in the legend. Additionally, if a spatial map series is enabled on the layout, you can choose to show only features within the map series shape instead of within the whole map extent.
How can I change the appearance of a legend item?
You can change the patch by adjusting the layer’s symbology. With the legend item selected in the Contents pane, you can modify its appearance from the Format Legend Item pane. To make changes, right-click the legend item and click Properties.