topic Re: 2.6 graphics layers: unable to set text element as balloon callout in ArcGIS Pro Questions

2.6 graphics layers: unable to set text element as balloon callout

LeLuong — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:09:08 GMT

All,

In 2.6 I tried the new graphics layers but I was unable to make a text element shown as balloon callout. Doesn't matter what I set it does not show the leader line/arrow as a balloon callout should look like. Anybody has the same issue ?

In picture: "Subject" with yellow background is from label. "Subject" with gray background is from graphics layers. Same setting in balloon callout property. Thank you!

Re: 2.6 graphics layers: unable to set text element as balloon callout

CiaraRowland-Simms — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:29:10 GMT

Hi Le,

You should be able to see the leader if you select the graphic with the select tool on the map graphics tab:

and right click the text to select Add Leader:

You can then move around the anchor to your desired position. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any issues.

Thanks,

Ciara

Re: 2.6 graphics layers: unable to set text element as balloon callout

ScottJones1 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:16:37 GMT

I am struggling with the same problem, you use to be able to just create balloons and then move them around. I was able to convert to graphics but the anchor will not move? I was hoping to make a quick fix and just copy and paste to add additional balloons but the balloon is still anchored to the same spot and I am not sure I can change the text? I need to leave directions along a path and would prefer not to have to make points for each spot...