Inserting a vertex
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You can easily add (insert) vertices to or delete vertices from a selected line or polygon feature using the Insert Vertex and Delete Vertex commands. By adding or deleting vertices, you can reshape a feature when changes in your geographic data are necessary.

  1. Select a line or polygon layer for editing using the Start/ Stop Editing drop-down list or via the Table of Contents.
  2. Tap the Select tool.
  3. Select the line—or polygon— feature.
  4. Tap the drop-down arrow next to the Feature Properties button to display the dropdown list.
  5. Tap Insert Vertices.

    The vertices will be displayed using a gray square.
  6. Tap on the map at the exact location where you want the vertex, or vertices, inserted.

    Vertices are added to the line—or polygon—and the feature is reshaped.

    Tip
    Adding vertices with a GPS: You can also use the Add GPS Vertex and Add GPS Vertices Continuously buttons to add vertices. These buttons are only enabled if you have a GPS receiver connected and activated.
  7. Tap the Commit Geometry Changes button on the Command bar when you are finished adding vertices.

    The new vertices are added to your line—or polygon— feature.
  8. To exit the insert vertices mode, tap any other tool to activate it and deactivate the Insert Vertices tool.

    Tip
    Inserting vertices using the snapping environment: You can turn snapping on in the Table of Contents so that new vertices are inserted at the edge, end, or vertex of an existing feature.
    Tip
    Undoing or canceling your edits: Use the Undo tool to go back a step to the previously captured vertex or use the Cancel Edits tool to erase all edits. These tools are only enabled prior to tapping the Proceed button. Once you tap the Proceed button and tap ok on the Feature Properties dialog box, your edits cannot be undone.