Adding non-numeric value to point feature

[JacklynnCalvert]

Per request, I am to add asterics to some point values on my map.  The "order" column is what is used to display and label the points.  When I try to edit say "23" to "*23", I get an error that says:  "The value you have entered is out of range or is not a whole number."  Is there any way to add the asteric to get it to display as one, clean point feature on the map?

[DanPatterson]

You have to add a new text field then copy the values over as text to the new field, then edit those.

Eg pytthon in the field calculator

str(!YourNumberField!)

if you need all the numbers to have a * then

"*" + str(!YourNumberField!)