Each data set becomes a layer in the TOC with a set of properties that defines how it is drawn, its name, its projection, and how it should be labeled. Right clicking on any layer and choosing Properties from the context menu will invoke a property sheet menu with several options. From this menu, the user can change the way a layer is drawn, choosing from various types of thematic mapping, classification methods, ramp colors, and symbols. The labeling property sets label characteristics, such as use of halos and masks, and the expressions used to label features. Arc Map Toolbars Arc Map provides data editing and manipulation tools in nine distinct toolbars that can be added to the interface.
Users can also create and add custom toolbars.
The standard toolbars available in Arc Map are listed in Table 1. Users can create, modify, and delete data as well as perform many other functions using the Editor toolbar. It offers more CAD-like functionality than previous versions of ArcInfo and allows precise adjustments and additions to data. Editor employs the concept of an edit sketch. The user digitizes a sketch of the points or vertices that make up a new feature.