PROBLEM

Map navigation tools in a layout view are disabled in ArcGIS Pro

Last Published: June 2, 2022

Description

In ArcGIS Pro, when attempting to navigate a map in a layout view, the map navigation tools in the Map group are disabled as shown in the image below.

The map navigation tools in the Map group are disabled in the ArcGIS Pro layout view.

Cause

This issue occurs when the display constraint of the map frame is set to 'Fixed extent'. Navigation is unavailable because this option sets the map frame to the map extent. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Standard map frame constraints for more information.

Solution or Workaround

  1. Open the ArcGIS Pro project.
  2. Click the Layout tab to activate the layout view. The tab color turns blue.
The Layout tab turns blue when it is activated.
  1. In the Contents pane, right-click Map Frame, and click Properties.
  2. In the Format Map Frame pane, click the Display Options tab, and expand the Constraint node. Select None from the drop-down list.
The Constraint options for the map frame in the Format Map Frame pane.

The image below shows the map navigation tools enabled in ArcGIS Pro.

The map navigation tools in the Map group are enabled in the ArcGIS Pro layout view.

Article ID: 000027603

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 8 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 7 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 x

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