BUG

Cannot add the group layer name as a subtitle to the legend in the layout

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

Group layer names cannot be added into the legend.

Cause

This is a known limitation.

Workaround

Convert the legend to graphics and manually add the group layer name as a text graphic.

  1. Right-click on the legend and select 'Convert the graphics'.
  2. Right-click on the legend graphic and select 'Ungroup'.
  3. Add text for the group layer name.

Article ID:000010269

Software:
  • ArcMap

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