Importing excel maps into ARCGIS

Question

I am trying to create a layered map with marks for the underground facilities. If I plot the points for the map in excel how do I import them into ArcGIS? Is it easier to simply layer them under google earth? Also using the trial version so will I bump into any problems?

Robert LeClair · Accepted Answer

You can work with Excel files in ArcGIS Pro.  Here's a great link on how to get started.  From there, you need to determine if you Excel file has location files such as Latitude/Longitude, Projected Coordinate values or an address.  If so, then you can use the Make XY Event Layer (Data Management) tool for coordinates or Geocode Addresses.  The trial version of AGP will work fine.