You will begin by starting ArcMap and opening a map document containing the final animation that you will see how to create in later segments.

To do so, start ArcMap by using the Programs list on your Start menu. If the ArcMap startup dialog box appears, check An existing map, then double-click Browse for maps. If you previously checked Do not show this dialog again on the ArcMap startup dialog box, open the map document by clicking Open instead. Navigate to the Animation in ArcMap folder on your local drive, click Population_Change_Final.mxd, then click Open.

A map of population figures per county and a graph displaying population figures by state are displayed.