Creating a new vertical layout rule

Available with Production Mapping license.

Vertical alignment rules make it possible to align elements in the y direction in the layout.

1. Start ArcMap.
2. Open an existing or create a new map document and add data to it.
3. Switch to layout view.
4. On the main menu bar, click Customize > Toolbars > Production Cartography.

   The Production Cartography toolbar appears.

5. Click Layout window on the Production Cartography toolbar.

   The Layout window displays.

6. Click the Apply Layout Rules button.

   The Apply Layout Rules dialog box appears.

7. Click the Properties button on the Apply Layout Rules dialog box.

   The Layout Rules dialog box appears.

8. If necessary, click the Elements Placement tab.
9. Right-click within the Placement Rules > Add Rule > Vertical Rule.

   A new check box node, v_element_name appears in the Placement Rules list.

10. Type a name in the Name text box in the Vertical Rule Properties area.
11. Click the Align the drop-down arrow and choose a section of the element.

    Note:

    The default is Top. Other options you can choose are Center and Bottom.

12. Click the of drop-down arrow and choose the element that will be affected by the rule.
13. Click the next drop-down arrow and choose a relational statement.

    Note:

    The default is Even With. Other choices include Above and Below.

14. Click the the drop-down arrow and choose a section of the element.

    Note:

    The default is Top. Other options you can choose are Center and Bottom.

15. Click the of drop-down arrow and choose the element's point of reference. This is the object used to determine the current element's placement. You can select <The Page> to set up placement rules relative to the page itself.
16. If you choose Above or Below in step 11, type a value in the At a distance of text box.

    Tip:

    The offset distance can also be expressed as a percentage of the total page size.

17. Click the drop-down list and choose a unit type.
18. Click OK.