Changing a Map's Display Characteristics

Purpose:

This task demonstrates how to alter the default appearance of a map overlay by changing its display characteristics.

Tasks:

 
  1. From the Maps menu, select Cities.
  2. From the Maps menu, select Interstates.
  3. Hit the Enter key multiple times on the keypad to toggle the display to show the Map Legend.
  4. Right-click and hold on Cities, select Magnification, and change the value.
    • NOTE: Magnification settings only apply to maps with text labels (e.g., cities, county names).
  5. Right-click and hold on Interstates, select Line Width, and select the pixel value.
    • NOTE: Line width settings do not apply to map text labels (e.g., cities, county names).
  6. Right-click and hold on Cities, select Set Color, and select one of the pre-defined colors. Repeat for Interstates.
  7. Task Complete!