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7.11 Other Map Elements
1. Though they’re not used in this lab, other map elements can be added
from the Insert pull-down menu:
a. Dynamic Text allows you to insert information about the current
date, current time, the date the map was saved, and so on.
b. Neatline allows you to draw a line around map elements.
c. Scale Text allows you to insert verbal statements of scale rather than
only using a scale bar for representation.
d. Picture allows you to add graphics to your map, including
downloaded images, digital camera images, or other graphics.
e. Object allows you to insert things from other software applications,
including video clips, Microsoft PowerPoint slides, or sound clips.
7.12 Printing the Layout
1. When you have constructed the map the way you want, choose Print
Preview from the File pull-down menu. You’ll see how your map will
appear on the printed page. Pay careful attention to borders, lines, and
placement of objects when comparing the screen appearance to what
they will look like on paper. Make whatever adjustments are necessary
to the final draft of the layout before printing.