topic Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps? in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

DaveMartin1 — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:31:52 GMT

Hello, I have a Pro project with 5 maps, each with a separate layout (5 of t hem). Each map contains the same Parcel.shp. I created various Parcel label classes (for House Numbers) in one Map, where the label fonts are sized differently - based on what scale/zoom level the map is at. When I open a different Map in the same Pro project, I see that those newly created Parcel label classes don't exist yet in the other Maps.

My question: Is there a way to copy those various Parcel label classes from one Map into another. I don't want to create them manually for each Map and Layout.

Thanks! Dave M

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

JonM32 — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:55 GMT

@DaveMartin1

Hey Dave,

You wont need to recreate them in each map. Try the ideas below:

Copy and paste the layer from the map where the labels are setup to the other 4 maps. The label classes will carry over.
Copy the layer in the table of contents. Then go to each of the layers in the other maps and navigate to them in the table of contents. Then right click, paste properties, and choose the properties you want pasted (all, labels, symbology, etc)

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

RhettZufelt — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:59 GMT

You can also select the labeling tab in the TOC and copy the label class(es), then it lets you choose which options to paste to other classes:

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

Robert_LeClair — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:19:32 GMT

Yes. You can create a output layer file (*.lyrx) from the GP tool - Save to Layer File (Data Management). It will store many layer properties including labeling. Save To Layer File (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

DaveMartin1 — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:14 GMT

Thanks Jon. This is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate your help!

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

JonM32 — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:31:54 GMT

Happy to help Dave. Glad it worked for ya!

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

DaveMartin1 — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:27:11 GMT

Rhett, I like your suggestion. I selected the labeling tab, and selected copy with multiple Anno classes selected. I'm not clear about some things beyond that:

1. You said 'it lets you choose which options to paste...'. In my example, I'm not seeing how to get the Properties options to show up (where your 3rd red arrow is pointing). I've got 5-6 classes associated with a single streetmidline feature, each class being for different sizing at different scales.

2. Does your approach work when there are multiple classes selected from a single FC?

Please advise.

Thanks

Re: Label Classes: Copy to Multiple Maps?

DaveMartin1 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:09:50 GMT

This works great! Thanks Robert