spatial filter in layout

temprobertcottreau131313

Is there a way to create a spatial filter in a layout?  I'd like to clip one of my layers so that it only shows when it's within another layer without creating a new layer or adding a column to my existing layer.

Miralem_Zeljo

In ArcGIS Pro, you can visually “spatially filter” layers without editing data using clipping:

Map Frame Clipping (Layout):
Select the map frame → Map Frame tab → Clip → Clip to Shape → choose your polygon layer.
This clips everything in the map frame so layers only display inside that boundary.
Clip Layers in Map (Map View):
In the Map Properties → Clip Layers, you can clip specific layers (or all layers) to a polygon, acting like a spatial filter without creating new data.
Map Series Clipping:
When using a map series, enable Clip to Index Feature so each page automatically clips the map to the current feature (e.g., per permit/cabinet area).

All of these are display-only and don’t modify your data.