Table of Contents/TOC Formatting

[JohnJanzen]

Allow the user to format the items in the TOC to make it easier to find layers in large projects.  If layer and group names could be given unique colors and fonts/sizes, locating the specific layer would be much easier instead of scanning the entire TOC until the right layer is found.  An example would be needing to toggle on/off a specific layer in a utility editing project but with dozens and perhaps hundreds of layers, it would be easier to find the few specific layers you want by finding them by color or font.  Grouping isn't always enough.  Another example is when CAD layers are symbolized by Layer or RefNam.  There can be dozens and dozens of items in the TOC to sift through.  The ability to flag items by color-coding them would be helpful in returning to that specific feature.

[wayfaringrob]

Seconding the general idea of more functionality and flexibility for the TOC. I like the idea of the Photoshop layers panel - layers panels in Adobe products are top notch, extremely functional, responsive, and intuitive. It makes ArcGIS look like Windows 98 in terms of innovation and usability.

[jcokin1]

Also second the general idea of more functionality and flexibility for the TOC.

I especially like the idea of the color coded items / tags in the TOC. For all of us that have complex TOCs with numerous layers. 👍

Nice base graphic by @leahmaps 👇 to help get the point across. 

[paulbehnke]

I, too, often have many layers in my map. Even though I can group many of these layers, it can still get a little tricky being able to quickly find your target group/layer. Allowing for the use of tags (like <BOL>) in the TOC, which are incorporated elsewhere in the application, would be <BOL>EXTREMELY</BOL> helpful!!

[ebregant]

It would be visually appealing to have layer group names be a bold text in the table of contents. Sometimes you get lost when you have a bunch of groups all expanded.

[JohnGuilfoyle]

Great Idea!
Bold and Colors.
My workaround in ArcMap was to create exaggeratedly long folder names to
see them at a glance. This worked well in ArcMap, but in ArcGIS Pro, the
window to select layers displays the Group Name with the Sublayers and it
becomes difficult to see the full names if you've added to many leading or
trailing characters.

Routes 2025_______________________ or _______________________ Routes 2025

Labeled Layers TOGGLE = = = = = = = =

SDE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SDE

[John_Guilfoyle]

At first, I thought this was a great idea...  Then I found a problem.

Every day that I work on maps with hundreds of layers, I am repeatedly reminded that this does not already exist.  One has to wonder how often those who design the software use it on complex projects.

I organize groups that have visually distinctive names so they stand out from the rest of the black-on-white text list, which uses only one font style. 

Labeled Layers TOGGLE<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
2025 Routes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 

Or, wouldn't this be nice:

Route Boundary
2025 Routes
Labeled Layers
SDE
Errors and Corrections
2025 Layers