Creating legends for maps

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Can anyone help me create a legend for a map of the USA?  I look forward to any help... best regards

[Just Shoot Me]

Please state which Adobe program you are asking about.

[Just Shoot Me]

I moved your post over from the "Using the Community" forum, which is for getting help using this forum system, to a better forum.


I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.

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Using Adobe Illustrator.  Thanks for your reply!

[John T Smith]

Moved... To find a forum for your program please start at https://community.adobe.com/

[Monika Gause]

What kind of legend exactly do you need?

What kind of maps exactly is this?

Do you need this task somewhat automated?

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I have a map of the United States.  I am filling colors in certain states.  I need to have a legend at the bottom of the map explaining what the specific color of the state represents.  There are several states with the same color - so, the legend at the bottom of the map will identify the status of the state depending on the color of that state.  I hope I have explained this correctly and look for any help I can receive.  Best regards.

P.S.  The outline of states is one layer; the color for each state is another layer; and the text (state name) is a third layer.

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Legend = list of explanation of colors in the map.  States have different colorts.  Legend should be part of the overall graphic.

Digital Vector Map of the United States (color)

Does not need to be automated.  Thank you.

[Monika Gause]

But what is the problem?

Should be as simple as drawing a rectangle and applying a fill and then putting a text beside it.

So please can you be a little more precise?