====== Print Map Scale Line ======

The **Scale Line Element Tool**, located in the [[Print Map|Print Map]] window, allows users to add a [[Scale Bars|Scale Line]] onto their map before printing.

===== Using the Scale Line Element Tool =====
Before you can add a Scale Line to your page layout, you must first have a map in your layout selected so the Scale Line element will know how to set it's unit scale. Clicking on the **Scale Line** button will open a Scale Line window that allows you to set up the new scale. 

**Background** - Sets an [[Area Style|Area Style]] as the background of the Scale Line

**Unit System** - Sets what unit measurements will be displayed on the scale

**Drag Mode** - Toggles the scale to either be in a fixed position on the page layout, or draggable to be moved around