Choose a basemap

Note:

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A basemap provides a background, or visual context, for the data in a map. You can choose a basemap for a map. See Basemap layer and Layers to learn more about managing the layers in a map.

To choose a basemap, complete the following steps:

1. Click a map to select it.
2. From the map tools, click Basemap .

   The Basemap gallery appears, showing thumbnails of available basemaps.

   Note:

   Four standard basemaps are available to guest users. If you are signed in to an ArcGIS account, the availability of organization basemaps is determined by your ArcGIS administrator.

3. Click a basemap to select it.

   The map automatically updates to the new basemap.