Use the arrow keys to select the map you want. To open a different map from the list of recent maps, press Tab to browse the list of recent maps.The Open ArcMap Document browser window appears and you can browse to the map you want. To open a map not shown in the recent maps window, press the Down Arrow key or another arrow key.To open the existing map that is selected by default, press Enter.
You can open a map from the Getting Started dialog box in several ways: ArcCatalog does not have a Getting Started dialog box. The startup behavior for ArcScene and ArcGlobe is the same as for ArcMap. The most recently saved map is selected in the window. By default, the Recent category of existing maps is selected in the directory. The dialog box includes a directory of existing maps and map templates, and a window showing recently saved maps.
#Mapping keyboard keys to mouse windows#
When you start ArcMap from the Windows taskbar, ArcMap displays a Getting Started dialog box. For the best experience, you may want to use keyboard shortcuts in combination with Mouse Keys. The following sections describe keyboard shortcuts for working with the ArcMap interface. (period) key to release the mouse button.
#Mapping keyboard keys to mouse how to#
The following steps describe how to hold and release the mouse button with Mouse Keys: Some tasks in ArcMap, such as selecting features on a map, involve holding the left mouse button while moving the mouse, and then releasing the mouse button (clicking and dragging). The left and right mouse buttons are reversed on the If your mouse is set up for left-handed use, ActionĪ mouse button remains enabled until you enable a different mouse button. The diagram below shows the function of each key. You can also left-click, right-click, double-click, and hold and release the mouse.
In this context, ArcGIS Desktop includes ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe.
You can often complete tasks with either technique however, some tasks require Mouse Keys. You can navigate the user interface of ArcGIS Desktop applications and execute commands using a combination of Mouse Keys and keyboard shortcuts.