If you are ever inexplicably missing the buttons to switch between Data View and Layout View in ArcMap (shown above), open the View menu and ensure “Scroll Bars” is checked. These buttons are not available when the scroll bars are turned off.
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Add the Buffer Wizard to an ArcMap toolbar
Earlier version of ArcGIS had a ‘buffer wizard’ tool available. This functionality is now housed in the tools “Buffer” and “Multiple Ring Buffer” found in ArcToolbox > Analysis > Proximity. However, if you prefer the wizard interface, it is still possible to add the Buffer Wizard to a toolbar in ArcGIS. The instructions below are for ArcMap 10.x
- Customize > Customize Mode…
- Click the Commands (center) tab
- Scroll down in the Categories list until you find Tools. Click once to select it.
- Find the Buffer Wizard in the Commands: list on the right
- Drag the Buffer Wizard icon to any existing toolbar (I suggest the “Tools” toolbar) and drop it wherever you like
- Clicking the Buffer Wizard icon will launch the wizard…
You can customize any ArcMap toolbar in this fashion. See the ArcGIS help topic “adding a command to a toolbar or to the main menu” for more information.