topic Re: ARCPro layout features display in legend in ArcGIS Pro Questions

ARCPro layout features display in legend

PhoebeBailey — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:24:40 GMT

Hi, I have a query regarding the legend visibility options in a layout. I have inserted a legend from the Arc templates, and I only want the legend to display the features that are visible in the map extent. I have nearly a hundered layers, if i select each individual element int he legend i can choose the tick box option " onlyshow features visible in the map extent" however if i try to select multiple or the whole legend to apply the setting to the legend as a whole the tick box is no longer an option.

How can I make this change to apply to the legend without having to select each element in the legend one by one and apply it individually?

Any help much appreciated that could save me hours?!

Thanks

Single Element Selection:

multiple element selection / legend properties selection:

Re: ARCPro layout features display in legend

LindaWilliams1 — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:09:31 GMT

If you double click on Legend in the Contents to open the Format Legend pane, what does the "Synchronize with map" section look like? There's a check box there for Layer visibility.

Re: ARCPro layout features display in legend

RhondaDonley — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:38:11 GMT

That only syncs the legend with the Layout contents pane (ie is feature class turned on or off). It does not eliminate symbols from the legend that are not visible in the current map extent.