How can I change the behavior of my legend?
There are also four options available to adjust the behavior of the legend based on changes made to the map: Only display layers that are checked on in the table of contents. Add a new item to the legend when a new layer is added to the map. Reorder the legend items when the map layers are reordered.
How do you change the size of a legend?
The symbols in the legend change scale based on the map’s reference scale. The size of symbols in the legend matches the size of symbols on the map. This is on by default. In the Contents pane, right-click the legend and click Properties to open the Element pane. Be sure to click the legend element and not a legend item.
What to do when legend items dont fit?
If the legend items can’t fit in that font size, they are dropped. While the font size shrinks if needed, it never grows past the font size set for the legend. Adjust columns: Add more columns until all the legend items fit.
How do you expand a legend in ArcGIS Pro?
Expand the legend in the Contents pane, select a legend item and then drag it up or down on the list to get the order you want. Reordering legend items in the Contents pane will change the order they draw on the legend. 4. Change the fitting strategy As layers are added, removed, or the legend is resized your legend grows and shrinks.
What happens when you turn off the visibility of a layer?
If a layer’s visibility is turned off, it will automatically be removed from the legend; otherwise, layers will be shown in the legend whether or not they are visible on the map. You can also have the legend add a new item to the legend automatically when a new layer is added to the map.
Where do you find legend items in ArcGIS?
Layers in your map that can be legend items will appear in the Map Layers list. The layers listed in the Legend Items list reflect the actual make up of your legend.