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Remove characters in a label expression - Pro 3.01

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09-22-2022 02:15 PM
KeithAddison1
Frequent Contributor

I'm trying to strip the first 10 characters from a field in a label expression using Python, how can I do this?  The syntax must be different because what works in field calculator doesn't work in the label expression.  Why can't they be harmonized?

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jcarlson
MVP Esteemed Contributor

What is the expression you're attempting to use? It would be good to be able to replicate the same thing for testing.

- Josh Carlson
Kendall County GIS
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KeithAddison1
Frequent Contributor

[FIELD][9:] , [FIELD](9:) , [FIELD]{9:} ,etc etc etc

What character am supposed to use in lieu of what works in field calculator: !FIELD![9:] ?  Is there a singular source where I can find a rundown of all the differences between Python is field calculator and Python in the label expression?  The subtle differences in syntax trip me up frequently.

BarryNorthey
Frequent Contributor

Try this -  be sure to check on Advanced

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