How to add a legend to ArcGIS Online Map

Question

I tried to follow these steps in that website, but still don't know what the steps talking about, and couldn't find it anywhere in the map. I also followed these steps on how to add a legend item on ArcGIS Online Map, but the same problem. Can somebody help me please?

AnnaMod · Answer

Hi, I am trying to create an interactive legend via Instant Apps but in the end nothing is showing up: the panel is white and is constantly loading "Loading interactive legend". Is it something about the user rights or it still doesn´t work (saw that people had problems with this feature before)? I´m using ArcGIS Online with University access.

EmilyGeo · Answer

How the legend appears on the map really has to do with what you want to do with the map. You have different options depending on your goals. As stated above, in Map Viewer you can click the legend button to see the legend. Beyond that, what would you like to do with this map?

Do you want to print the map?

Do you want to create a web app?

If you want to create a web app you have options including using Instant Apps, Story Maps, Experience Builder, and more.

For instance, you might want to create an Instant App with the Interactive Legend template. Interactive Legend is a configurable app template where the core functionality revolves around an interactive filter tool.

Steps:

1. Create and save a map in Map Viewer

2. Click the Create App button

3. Select Instant Apps

4. Locate Interactive Legend and click Choose

5. Go to Step 3 | Express: Configure the legend style. You can choose between styles like Floating or Side panel, and choose a location for your legend.

6. Publish the app.

7. Launch the app.

This launches an app containing both a map and a legend that allows user to explore feature layers in the map by interacting with the legend.

For more detailed information, please see this blog article on Interactive Legends. Hope this gets you pointed in the right direction!

Fyonter12 · Answer

Okay EmilyGeo, i don't know what're you talking about. Can you actually help me how to add a legend item in ArcGIS Online sure?