 Mapping in QGIS, creating a map layout, Part 1. Now that you've added all your data to your QGIS project, you are ready to create a final map layout, also known as a print layout. It is in the map layout where you add elements to your map, such as a title, a legend, a scale bar, an orientation arrow, and text. In this Part 1 video, we will explore creating a map layout and adding a data frame to our layout. To learn how to add elements such as a legend, scale bar, orientation arrow, and text, please refer to creating a map layout Part 2. To create a map layout, select Project in the top menu bar. Select New Print Layout. Give your layout a title and select OK. Let's ensure we can see the entire extent of our map layout. Use the drop-down arrow in the bottom right corner and select Fit Layout. The Layout window has panels and toolbars specific to creating a map layout. Our next step is to add our map to our layout. Adding a map to the layout. Select the Add Map icon or move your cursor to the top menu and select Add Item, Add Map. Use the crosshairs to click and drag to create a box in your layout window. You can resize and change the location of your map in the layout by using the Select Move Item tool. If you need to change the extent of your map, click on the Move Item content icon and click and drag the map in the direction you would like to move it. Working with map options. There are many options when it comes to working with your map. To change your map properties, select the map frame and look to the bottom right of the layout window. Select the Item Properties tab and expand Main Properties. Here you can change the scale of the map by increasing or decreasing the number. You can also rotate the map and change the coordinate reference system. Other notable items located in the Item Properties tab include adding an outline to your map frame. You can do this by checking the box beside frame. You can also change the color, line thickness, and style of the frame. Beneath Item ID, you can change the default name of Map 1 to something more descriptive. To learn how to add elements such as a legend, scale bar, orientation arrow, and text, please refer to Creating a Map Layout Part 2. For more information on QGIS, visit the UTM Library QGIS playlist.