topic Story Map not showing my legends in ArcGIS StoryMaps Questions

Story Map not showing my legends

HannahHicks — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:03:25 GMT

I'm working on a story map for a class project, and I have a simple sidecar setup with some maps (non-interactive). When I edit the map, I select the option for the legends to show - I have 2 maps, one where I want the legend visible while scrolling through the story map and one that I want there, but not visible while scrolling. I've selected the proper options in the window for editing the map views, and in those views, the legends show up as I'd like them to look, but they aren't showing up in the story map itself, in the editing view, preview, or after I published it. Is there something I'm missing as far as making them show up in the story itself? It seemed intuitive enough, but I can't get them to show up.

Re: Story Map not showing my legends

AbbyE_Esri — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:48:54 GMT

Hi @HannahHicks,

Can you clarify which parts of the map aren't showing up? Is it specifically the legends themselves that aren't displaying as expected? I'd make sure you are making all of these changes in the Map options within StoryMaps (Not in the Map Viewer in your ArcGIS Organization), and hitting the Save button in the bottom corner after adjusting the map appearance.

I know it has been a few days since you posted this question, have there been any changes in behavior? Please feel free to post any screenshots here to further explain your issue.

Thanks!

--Abby

Re: Story Map not showing my legends

DaveMooreMedia — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:22:44 GMT

Hi, Abby -- When the writer said the legends of maps weren't showing up on smartphones, he was talking about the legends of the maps. Not sure where the confusion is. I know the same thing happened to me yesterday.

Re: Story Map not showing my legends

OwenGeo — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:38 GMT

@DaveMooreMedia - The legend is available in full-screen mode on phones. If you tap the map to expand it, you'll see the legend.