topic Re: Can not modify background of map frame in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Can not modify background of map frame

pmgreen — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:01:16 GMT

When I insert a map frame into Layout I can not modify the background of the frame. Previously I had no problems modifying, not sure what options I turned on or off.

Re: Can not modify background of map frame

AubriOtis — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:16:00 GMT

Hi! In ArcGIS Pro 3.1 the option to use the map background color as the map background was added. When this is checked, you can't modify the background because it's pulled from the map. If you uncheck this option on the Element pane you should be able to modify the background again.

Re: Can not modify background of map frame

pmgreen — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:20:25 GMT

That's it! Thanks so much

Re: Can not modify background of map frame

KonstantinosPapasavvas — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:48:17 GMT

I have the same problem but Use Map background Color is Ticked!!!

Thanks

Re: Can not modify background of map frame

AubriOtis — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:35:01 GMT

@KonstantinosPapasavvas I'm sorry you are having the same problem. If I'm understanding correctly, the options are disabled for you while Use map background color is checked?

If so, that is the correct behavior. When that option is checked you can't modify the map frame background because the map background is acting as the map frame background. If you uncheck the option, the properties should be enabled again.

Re: Can not modify background of map frame

peterVanderbeken — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:38:06 GMT

hello,

we recently updated to arc gis pro version 3.3.2. and we notice that the box is standard checked.

is there a way (can't find it in settings) to leave the box standard unchecked.

our designers need to change background color of map frames on a regular base.

mvg

Peter -pidpa