How can you create a layout for printing in ArcGIS Pro?

Creating a layout for printing in ArcGIS Pro involves a sequence of steps designed to prepare the visual representation of your map for output. The correct approach is to click on the Insert tab and choose Layout. This action opens a new layout view where you can arrange map frames, legends, scale bars, titles, and other elements needed for a polished presentation.

This method is integral because the layout view is specifically designed for print and presentation purposes, promoting organized and aesthetically pleasing arrangements of map components that are crucial for effective communication of geographic information. The Insert tab provides a user-friendly interface to access various layout templates, which can significantly streamline the design process for print outputs.

In contrast, while selecting layers from the Catalog pane, exporting directly to a PDF, or using layout tools in the toolbox are important functions within ArcGIS Pro, these actions do not directly facilitate the creation and arrangement of a layout. Selecting layers pertains more to data management and map preparation, exporting to a PDF is a means of delivering an already prepared map, and using toolbox tools generally addresses geospatial analysis and processing rather than layout design.