How to Add XY Data to the map 

(source in projected coordinates - eg. UTM)

1. Click on the Tools menu.
2. From the Tools menu, select Add XY Data.
3. From the Add XY Data dialog box, navigate to the location of the XY data you would like to map.
4. Specific the X and Y fields from the X and Y drop-downs.
5. Click Edit.
6. Click Select to select a projection.
7. Select the desired projection.
8. Click Apply and OK.
9. Click OK once again to add the XY data to the map.
   

In the example provided, a .dbf containing X and Y well locations in UTM Zone 15 is added to the map as points.                                 

Video of Example

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