Did you know… (Legend)

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Did you know the Legend can show you key details about the data layer currently viewed, and also allow you to toggle between; available years, different variables, and (if you are a subscriber) create your own custom cut points.

Once a data layer is loaded, the legend allows you to toggle between any available years and change the variable (e.g. percentage change or number).

Legend [Year]

(Toggle between Years)

Legend [Variable]

(Toggle between Variables)

The legend will also show the value for ranges displayed on the map, and allow you to increase or decrease the number of ranges displayed. The source of the current data layer and the geography at which you see the data is shown here.

(Value for Ranges)

Legend [Increase Ranges]

(Increase/decrease number of ranges)

Legend [Source & Shaded By]

(Source and Shaded by)

Subscribers have the ability to create their own cut points for each range in the legend.  Click Edit Ranges, and begin customizing the range values.  Click Apply to update the map, and Restore Defaults to return back to normal.

Custom Cut Points [Edit Range]

Custom Cut Points [Apply]

Custom Cut Points [Restore]

Read our Quick Start Guide to learn the basics of PolicyMap and jump right into using the power of data.

If you wanted to know more about a feature or topic, send your request toinfo@policymap.com subject “Did you Know…”

Sincerely,

The PolicyMap Team