You probably noticed during your map-exploration that it was hard to distinguish some of the features because of how they were symbolized. In this section, you will symbolize your map, for example, to enhance readability.
First, you'll give the buildings layer a more appropriate color.
Next, you will change the major roads symbol.
Repeat the previous steps for UP_Minor_Roads. Change Minor roads’ symbol to ‘Gray 40%’ with no outline color.
Next, you will change the UP_Sidewalks.
For the hatch line symbol, choose simple stroke (2.0 pt). Hover over to see its name.
Choose 2.5 pt for the line width.
Trees in Up_Trees are point features. Here we will show you how to symbolize point features based on attributes. Before symbolizing this layer, explore the attribute table for this layer.
For the evergreen symbol, under Layers, choose shape maker from the menu. This time instead of Font, click on the Style tab.
Based on the screenshot, choose Fir Green for the color, and 18 pt for the symbol size.
For the unknown symbol, under Layers, choose shape maker from the menu.