Frequently asked question

Why do the Color Scheme and Color Ramp dropdown lists on the Layer Properties Symbology tab show different Color Ramps?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

Selecting a symbology category for a layer may require choosing a Color Scheme or Color Ramp.
The default ESRI style groups the default Color Ramps into four categories:
1. Default Ramps
2. Dichromatic Ramps
3. Spatial Ramps
4. Default Schemes
The Color Scheme dropdown on the Layer Properties > Symbology dialog lists all Color Ramp styles except for those in the Default Ramps and Dichromatic Ramps categories.
The Color Ramp dropdown on the Layer Properties > Symbology dialog lists all Color Ramp styles except for those in the Default Schemes and Dichromatic Ramps categories.

Article ID:000005025

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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