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• To make multiple text and graphic items the same size, press the SHIFT key on
your keyboard and select each item. Then, right-click, point to Make Same
Size, and click Width, Height, or Both. When you attempt to make multiple
items the same size, the largest item is always the basis for the size change.
• To delete multiple text/graphic items, select the Edit tool, drag the mouse in a
down-right direction on the map to encompass the items you want to delete, and
then press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map
When you print a map, a yellow (or black if you are using High Contrast Colors)
background automatically displays on the printout. If you want a transparent
background — for example, if you are printing transparencies — you can change the
Print settings to print with a transparent background.
To Print Maps With a Transparent Background
Use the following steps to turn off the yellow background when printing a map.
1. Center the map on the area you want to print.
2. Click the Print tab and then click the Map subtab.
3. Select the Print Layout options. For more information, see Printing a Map.
4. Click Setup.
The Print Setup dialog box opens.
5. At the bottom of the dialog box, select the Print Maps with a Transparent
Background check box.
6. Click OK.
All map printouts print with a transparent background.
To Print Maps With a Yellow/Black Background
Use the following steps to turn on the yellow/black background when printing a map.
1. Center the map on the area you want to print.
2. Click the Print tab and then click the Map subtab.
3. Select the Print Layout options. For more information, see Printing a Map.
4. Click Setup.
The Print Setup dialog box opens.
5. At the bottom of the dialog box, clear the Print Maps with a Transparent
Background check box.
6. Click OK.
All map printouts print with a yellow background (or black if you are using
High Contrast Colors).
Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map
After you have printed the sheets for your multi-page map, you are ready to
assemble the map.
Before you begin, be sure you have a clear work surface large enough to
accommodate the final map size.
You will need the following tools to assemble your map:
• Pencil
• Razor knife