topic Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology? in ArcGIS Pro Questions

How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

JustinJohnston — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:02:28 GMT

I am trying to add some text to lines similar to the screenshot below from an erosion and sediment control plan. How do I go about changing the symbology of lines to create similar lines as this? Do I need to first create pictures of the text and use a picture as the marker symbol? It would seem like I could include text as the marker somehow.

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

jcarlson — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:17:07 GMT

Given a lines layer, go into the symbol's Properties, then go to the Structure sub-tab (that's the wrench)
Click Add symbol layer → Marker layer
Back on the Layers sub-tab, select your new marker layer and set its Form to the text marker at the lower-left
Pick your desired Shape text symbol, then go on to adjust the Marker Placement and Placement Template and other settings to get the text to look how you'd like.

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

JustinJohnston — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:31:43 GMT

Thanks! Much closer now. How do I get the line breaks under the text? do I need to use a dashed line and try to get the gaps to match the placement of the text?

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

jcarlson — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:46:29 GMT

I think it would be a careful configuring of the dash pattern, yes, unless there's a "masking" setting I am unaware of on the symbol layer effects.

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

SteveKubera — Wed, 24 May 2023 19:00:26 GMT

I came up with one step better...First tryfinal

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

SteveKubera — Wed, 24 May 2023 19:03:57 GMT

First add the shape with the number 1 in it. Change the color to white. Then toggle the 'Shape Point Symbol' box. Format your text and text string.

It isn't perfect, but it works.

"Kubes"

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

SteveKubera — Wed, 24 May 2023 19:06:53 GMT

Here are a couple of snips...

Re: How do I add text as a marker symbol layer for line symbology?

AhmedRauf — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:04:01 GMT

How can we do it for polygons?