Drawing features with graduated symbols

Using the Graduated Symbols classification, the range of attribute values is divided into equal-sized subranges; the features are then classified based on those subranges.

You can create a Graduated Symbols map using the Layer Properties dialog box. You can also change the color, size, style, and quantity of subranges associated with a Graduated Symbols map.

How to make a Graduated Symbols map:

1.  Click a layer in the legend to make it active.

2.  Click the Layer Properties button.

3.  Click Graduated Symbols.

4.  Click a Field.

5.  Click a number of Classes.

6.  Click a Style.

7.  Click a Start and End Color.

8.  Click a Start and End Size.

9.  Click an entry in the Symbol column to change its color.

10. Double-click an entry in the Label column to select it. Enter a new label value.

11. Click OK to close the dialog box and see the changes.

Tip

For a Graduated Symbols map, you can change the label of each value by typing a new value in the Label column. Be sure to press Enter after adding each new value.