Apply a Template to the Map Page Layout
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Map layout templates include any shapes, images, text, page setup options, scale bar, north indicator, and legend that you have added to the map view. You can apply a saved template to the map that you have displayed.
To apply a template to the current map display:
- Click the button on the Map Layout toolbar.
- The Open window displays.
- From the Open window:
- Change file type to All files.
- Navigate to the location of the .mxd that contains the Layout that you would like to apply to the map.
- Select the .mxd file.
- Click the Open button.
- The selected layout is applied to the map.