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Hello everyone, I am a new student user and I will gladly take any advice on how to make using ArcMaps any easier, at least till I get the hang of it.

JosephKerski · Answer

Agreed!  Pro is connected better to the cloud, is easier to learn and use, is faster, more powerful.

--Joseph Kerski

JoeBorgione · Answer

I suggest you skip ArcMap and start using ArcGIS Pro.

Things get easier as you get the hang of it....

Derek Law · Answer

Hi James.

> I am a new student user and I will gladly take any advice on how to make using ArcMaps any easier

I would start by taking some online training:
Learning Plan - ArcMap Fundamentals

Hope this helps,