Creating a Map with ArcMap - Tufts University

you later move or zoom, remember to reset to the desired scale before printing:
Resizing and moving the data frame
Moving and re-sizing in ArcMap works similar to most other programs where you use graphics. The key
is selecting the element first.
• To resize and move the data frame, use the Select Elements pointer ( ) to select the frame first.
• Use the small grab points on the corners and sides to resize
• Place the cursor anywhere over the data frame to move it.
Inserting title, scale, north arrow, and legend
These are all usually required elements on a map. You access them by going to the Insert item on the
main menu bar.
You can read more about how to use the elements by going to Help - ArcGIS Desktop Help - Contents tab
- ArcMap - Laying Out and Printing Maps. But a few tips:
Selecting elements Remember, you always have to select an element before you can move, resize, or
Text font
properties and
graphics
Finding elements
after insertion
change its properties. Use the select pointer icon on either the Draw or Tools
Toolbars.
You can select more than one element by holding down the CTRL key as you
click on each element.
You can change font properties on selected elements by using the Draw toolbar
(usually at the bottom of the screen).
If you don't see the Draw toolbar, bring it up by choosing View-Toolbars and
clicking on Draw.
You can also add graphics to the map using this toolbar.
When you insert a title or other element, it is often very small and hard to see if it
inserts into the data frame area.
If you don't see your title at first, just type your title anyway, press Enter. It will
automatically be selected, so that if you make its font bigger using the Draw tools,
you can see it better and then move it.
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