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How do you create a legend in ArcGIS?
Before you can create the legend, you need to add the data to the map. In this walk-through, you are using the USA dataset, which is in a template database that is included with the ArcGIS Desktop installation. Start ArcMap. Click the Add Data button . The Add Data dialog box opens.
Can a graphic table be used to create a dynamic legend?
Available with Production Mapping license. The graphic table element can be used to create dynamic surround elements such as a legend. The dynamic legend is updated based on the data frame’s visual extent whether the legend is used in an MPS-Atlas map series or within a single .mxd file.
What do the legend Patches look like in ArcGIS?
Legends have patches that show examples of the map symbols. By default, the legend patches are points, straight lines, or rectangles that match the map symbols. You can customize the legend patches, for example, so areas are represented with patches of another shape, or rivers are drawn with a sinuous rather than a straight line.
How do you add items to a legend?
To add items, select a layer in the Contents pane and drag it to the legend group in the same pane. A legend can include items from a single map frame only. You cannot drag layers from multiple map frames onto a legend.
Can a Legend patch be changed in ArcMap?
Legends in ArcMap can be set to use specific shapes for each layer or even a set of features that fall under a different heading when the unique values symbology method is used. You can choose to change the legend patch for all items in a legend or for a part of the legend.
Where do I find the patch shapes in ArcGIS?
Right-click the legend in layout view and click Properties. Click the Legend tab on the Legend Properties dialog box. Click the Line or Area drop-down arrow in the Patch section to choose the patch shape.
How do you indent layers in ArcGIS Pro?
Indent pieces of your legend item using the indent options for a legend item. You can indent the layer name, the heading, and the classes. For example, if you have a layer symbolized by unique values you can indent the classes within that item. Set indents at the legend item level to change the look of your legend.