Change label color by attribute

Question

I am looking to define the text color of my labels using a feature attribute. In my case I want my contour line labels to change color based on where or not it is an indefinite contour (used for indicating glaciers). I can symbolize the contours lines accordingly but it would be great to have the labels match the symbology. See the attached image.

Thanks!
Chris

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newfelmazari1 · Answer

I am looking to define the text color of my labels using a feature attribute. In my case I want my contour line labels to change color based on where or not it is an indefinite contour (used for indicating glaciers). I can symbolize the contours lines accordingly but it would be great to have the labels match the symbology. See the attached image.

Thanks!
Chris

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Try using an expression ( visual basic or python...) for labeling the layer.

ChrisArgue · Answer

Of course! Thanks.

JimCousins · Answer

Chris,
 Under the labels tab for the shapefile, select the dropdown box at the top and choose "Define classes of features and label each class differently." then choose "Get Symbol Classes", and arc will create 2 label class definitions, 1 for each symbol class you have created. Then, set the text symbology that you want for each class.
Regards,
Jim