How To: Work in a multiple layout environment in ArcGIS

Summary

This document describes how to simulate a multiple layout environment in ArcMap by creating a template for each layout.

Procedure

1. Click File > Save As to bring up the Save As dialog box.
2. Select ArcMap Templates (*.mxt) from the 'Save as type' drop down menu.
3. Click on the Change Layout tool on the layout toolbar.
4. Browse to the map template to use.
   
   

   Note:
    This will apply the layout elements from the template to the current layout.

   
   

Related Information

• Transition from multiple layout documents in ArcView GIS to single page map documents in ArcMap
• Can ArcMap have multiple layout views?