Working with a Thematic Map Legend - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

Theme legends are created automatically when you create a thematic map. They provide a key of the colors, symbols, and styles used in the map. MapInfo Pro offers many types of themes for creating a thematic map, such as range, bar chart, pie chart, graduated, dot density, individual values, and grid themes. For a description of the various theme templates and how to create a thematic map, see Creating a Thematic Map.

By default, a theme legend displays in an existing Legend Designer window if one exists. Otherwise, it displays in a new Legend Designer window. You have the option of working with this Legend Designer window or you can add the map legend to an existing or new Legend Designer window. When a Legend Designer window is active, the LEGEND tab displays on the ribbon.

• Creating a thematic map also creates a legend for the map, which displays in a Legend Designer window. To create a thematic map legend for an already existing thematic map, follow the instructions under Adding Map Legends to a Legend Designer Window.
• To create a new Legend Designer window that includes the thematic legend as well as legends for other layers on the map, follow the instructions under Creating a Legend for your Map and make sure to include the thematic layer in the Create Legend Choose Layers screen (all map layers, including thematic layers, are included by default).

To display a simple Legend window with a thematic legend, on the HOME tab in the Windows group, click New Document, and click Legend from the list, after having created a thematic map.