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Chapter 2. Using <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> –<br />

Navigating through the Interface<br />

Now that you have successfully installed <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong>, it is time to begin examining how it<br />

works. <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> is the first Esri desktop product to make use of a ribbon interface,<br />

which has become common in many current desktop applications, such as Microsoft<br />

Word, Excel, and AutoCAD. The new ribbons make finding and accessing tools and<br />

functionality quicker and easier than the traditional drop-down menu and toolbar interface<br />

used by <strong>ArcGIS</strong> for Desktop.<br />

So, you may ask yourself how the new ribbon style interface makes accessing tools and<br />

functionality quicker. This new interface is smart. It will present you with tools and<br />

information relevant to your current operation. When working in a layout, tasks associated<br />

with creating and printing a layout are presented. If you switch your focus to performing<br />

analysis, then a new series of menu options will be presented automatically that allows<br />

you to access analysis tools.<br />

This automatic behavior is referred to as contextual menus or tabs. These smart ribbons<br />

present you with the tools you need when you need them. When you move on to other<br />

tasks, they automatically update accordingly. This not only puts the tools you need at your<br />

fingertips, but it also removes the need to have a large number of toolbars and windows<br />

open at one time, thus reducing screen clutter and opening up real-estate for other uses.<br />

The interface can be further customized to meet your specific needs. You can group tools<br />

you use most commonly, so they are readily available at all times. You can make changes<br />

to the Quick Access Toolbar located at the top of <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong>. You can also share these<br />

customizations with others in your organization. So, <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> can be even easier to use.<br />

In this chapter, you will:<br />

Learn terminology associated with <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> ribbon menus<br />

Work with the ribbon menus and understand how the contextual tabs work<br />

Locate several commonly used tools in the <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> interface<br />

Learn how to move between maps, scenes, and layouts<br />

Learn how to customize the <strong>ArcGIS</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> interface

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