Summary
Steps to edit the properties of an existing legend to use different patch shapes for different layers.
Procedure
- Double-click the legend to open the Legend Properties dialog box.
- Select the Items tab.
- Right-click on the layer in the Legend Items list and choose Properties from the context menu.
- Select the General tab.
- Check the box to Override default patch.
![[O-Image] Legend Properties, Override default patch](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000002803/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wcUo.png)
- Select a patch shape from the drop-down list for Line or Area patches as appropriate.