Making a unique symbols map

You can create a unique symbols map using the Layer Properties dialog.

The Unique Values classification displays features by applying a different color to each unique value for a specified field.

How to make a unique symbols map:

  1. Click a layer in the legend to make it active.

  2. Click the Layer Properties button.

  3. Click Unique Symbols.

  4. Click a Field.

  5. Click a Color Scheme.

  6. Click a Style.

  7. Check Remove Outline to remove the outline on features.

  8. Click an entry in the Symbol column to change its color.

  9. Double-click a value in the Label column to select it. Enter a new value.

  10. Click OK to close the dialog box and see the changes.

Tip: For a unique symbols map, you can change the label of each value by typing a new value in the Label column. Be sure to press Enter after adding each new value.