Change the displayed input coordinate format

The contents of the Enter a coordinate text box and the List of coordinates section can be changed to display a number of predefined coordinate formats.

1. On the ribbon, click the Map tab.
2. In the Inquiry group, click Coordinate Conversion .
3. In the Coordinate Conversion pane, click the Edit Properties button .

   The Edit Properties window appears.

4. Select a format from the Category list.
5. Click OK.

Customize the coordinate list

The display of input coordinates and coordinates in the List of coordinates section can also be customized to match another system or what another user needs.

1. In the Coordinate Conversion pane, click the Edit Properties button .
2. In the Formats list, click Custom.
3. Use the options and check boxes to customize the display format.
4. Check the check box on the Display Ambiguous Coordinates dialog box to display ambiguous coordinates.

   The Display Ambiguous Coordinates dialog box allows the end user to choose either Lat/Lon or Lon/Lat when the ordering is not immediately obvious from the values given.

5. Click OK.