A map in ArcReader typically contains more information than you initially see. For example, a feature may hold attribute information that is not labeled or displayed on the map. With ArcReader, you can query that information or use MapTips to find a feature on the map.

The most readily accessible kind of map attribute information comes in the form of MapTips. MapTips contain an attribute chosen by the map author that displays whenever you rest any data tool over a feature on the map. MapTips are only visible while in data view.

Map tips only work in Data View. To switch to Data View, click the Data View button located at the bottom left part of the map. If the Data View button is not visible, turn on the scroll bars by clicking View, then clicking Scroll bars.

Click any tool on the Data toolbar and point to a feature (in this example a road, trail, or creek) to see its name.

The Roads, Trails, and Creeks layer is the only layer in this map that has MapTips enabled. You can see if MapTips are enabled for a layer by right-clicking the layer name in the table of contents and clicking Properties, then clicking the General tab.