idea Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes

BrittanyGale — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:23:29 GMT

I would like to able to add dynamic text to my map layout based on the attributes of selected features. For example, if I select an address point, I would like the attributes (address, APN, parcel ID, type, floor, building, etc.) to be displayed on the bottom of the map, and like I said, only for that one feature.

I do not want to enable data driven pages for this.

Re: Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes

emmornile1 — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:20:27 GMT

This is possible now.

<dyn type="page" property="taxlots.apn"/>
(taxlots = feature class, apn = field)

Re: Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes

TiemenSlingerland — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:16:49 GMT

@enile As far as I know your proposed solution only works with Data Driven Pages enabled.

Re: Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes

Kara_Shindle — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:03:34 GMT

I was just wishing for an easier way to do something similar with key numbering when labeling. I had a site plan of about two dozen cabins and mobile homes, and wished I could easily create a key numbering with corresponding attributes like tax ID, property type, etc.

I ended up inserting a table view and the ObjectID and labeling the features with it.

Re: Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes

AubriOtis — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:53:56 GMT

Table dynamic text in ArcGIS Pro was designed for cases like this. It doesn't honor the selection on the map, but you can implement a custom query to show only certain values. Learn more about how to use it here: Add and modify dynamic text—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: Dynamic Text - Selected Feature Attributes - Status changed to: Closed

AubriOtis — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:55:13 GMT

Closing this ArcMap Idea as ArcMap is being retired. In ArcGIS Pro you can use table dynamic text for cases like this. It doesn't honor the selection on the map, but you can implement a custom query to show only certain values. Learn more about how to use it here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/layouts/add-dynamic-text.htm