Modifying element properties
Once a layout element is in the database, the Database Element dialog box provides the ability to modify the element's properties using the tree view. The Database Elements dialog box provides a user interface for an element library.
Steps:
- Start ArcMap.
- On the main menu, click Insert > Database Element.
The Database Element dialog box appears. 
- Navigate to the element whose properties you want to view.
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Right-click the element and click Properties.
The Element Properties dialog box appears. 
- Change the element properties as needed.
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Click OK.
The Database Element dialog box appears. 
- Click Close.
4/17/2012