I'm trying to spread my ArcMap legend across 3 columns.
Ideally column #2 and #3 should have their symbology header / layer name above them (see picture). ArcMap however is of the opinion that either one or both headers should be placed at the bottom of the column before. In Legend Properties I tried assigning each layer to it's own column. I tried using them as symbology headers or layer names. What am I overlooking?
Best Answer
If you have ArcGIS version 10.2, to get the headings to sit properly as in the legend on the right you need to make sure that fixed frame strategy is switched off.
So in the legend properties make sure fixed frame is switched off on the layout panel (see below).
Then to define items to be in new columns select the item you wish to be in a new column on the legend properties panel and check the "place item in a new column" box see image below: