Labels add decimal places to number - ArcGIS Pro

[AmyNewsam]

Hi All,

I created a shapefile and added a number field with the specifications float, precision = 4, scale = 2.  When I label the features using the number field, I get 15 random extra digits to the right of the decimal place.  I'm using Pro 3.2.2.  Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Amy

[RhettZufelt · Accepted solution]

You can use the round function to control the decimal points on labels as shown here.

Don't see it in the docs, but 'floor' works as well as round depending on which direction you want to go.

R_

[AmyNewsam]

Thanks Rhett, that worked great!  It does seem odd though, since the number is set to a scale of 2, and I entered the number manually as "1.6", why would it add all those extra digits?  just curious.  😉

[RhettZufelt]

Couldn't tell you why, but can confirm it.  If I create a field as 'Double', it behaves as expected.

Thought maybe you are using a File Geodatabase (or mobile) and according to this, precision/scale is not supported.

However, testing in SDE environment produces the same result.........

Also, noticed the number format in the fields view doesn't alter this anymore either.

R_

[AmyNewsam]

Thanks, Rhett.  I'm not using a file geodatabase or mobile, so I guess it will remain a mystery.  🙂