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How to add map lables to ArcMap legend?

RickCheney

I have some text labels on my map that I would like to add to the map legend, the legend that is automatically generated from the map layers. I don't any option in the legend properties to add a symbol and description. The image below shows the diamond shape with the number 52 that I would like to represent in the legend.

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DEAF_PROBERT_68

So, are you saying you are using the graphics to add the text labels you showed us as 52 ? If that is the case, then you need to Convert it to "Graphics to Features". Just right click on Layers at the Top of your TOC and hit it.

For more info, Understanding converting between graphics and features—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

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RickCheney

Thanks, I am still trying to figure this out. It looks like I should be able to do this with Convert Graphics to Features but I can't get the "features" to save. I added a reply above with screen shots. I appreciate the help, I'm sure it's something simple that I'm over looking.

RickCheney

Thanks, I have the ArcMap software on my desktop computer at home and I will be out of town until tomorrow but I plan to work on this when I get home.

DEAF_PROBERT_68

If you still have a trouble doing this, let us know.

RickCheney

Thank you everyone for your help. I'm still going to work on this and try your suggestions and advice but I can't get to it for a few more days.

RickCheney

I have 6 or 7 of these symbols each with a different number. I like this symbol that I created but if something else would be easier, I can switch. Maybe I should choose a black diamond from the esri symbols list? Can those symbols be numbered?

DEAF_PROBERT_68

Question for you. Is it just one symbol or are you planning to do the same more than just one symbol ?

RickCheney

It seems like I need to figure out a way to convert the text box with number into a graphic or something which I can then save into a style file which I can then use to pick the "symbol" from??

RickCheney

How do you manually add the symbol and description to the legend? Also, I added an empty layer to the map but, I can give that layer the symbol because the symbol is not an image, the symbol is a small box, rotated to be an diamond, with a second text box added on top of it and those two are grouped together. Or, do I save this as an image?

AjitKumarBabar1

Hi Rick;

Try this following solution,

30132 - Stack labels within an ArcMap legend

labeling - Placing label designs in the legend - Is it possible in ArcGIS 9.3.1? - Geographic Information Systems Stack …

WesMiller

I've done this in the past two ways:

Add a layer to the map and give it the symbology but cut the layer off. You'll have to tell the legend to display even though the layer is not on
Manually add the symbology and description to the legend

DEAF_PROBERT_68

I am not sure what you are looking for but the only way I know is to "Save As Layer" but here is the info

Saving layers and layer packages—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

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