Latest Contributions by WendyHarrison

We've improved this workflow in ArcGIS Pro. You can create a style item that has your smaller size halo and easily pick it from the gallery every time you need it. We've also decreased the number of clicks needed when setting up your text symbol.  See the video - only needed to click Apply once!     ... View more

We have circular text callouts in ArcGIS Pro     ... View more

The Convert Labels to Annotation tool has an extent parameter.  Select the Current Display Extent option to base the extent on the active map or scene https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/cartography/convert-labels-to-annotation.htm ... View more

This workflow can be streamlined by creating a text symbol style for reuse.  see the documentation for creating a style and sharing styles.   I've included a short gif below on how to create a symbol like your image and then apply it to text elements     ... View more

In ArcGIS Pro we've added Alternate expressions.  This allows a different field or expression to be used if the original text doesn't fit. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/text/abbreviate-and-truncate-labels.htm ... View more

This has been implemented in ArcGIS Pro.   Rotate point and polygon labels when map is rotated - located on map properties dialog. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/text/general-label-settings.htm   Rotate marker symbols with dataframe - located with the symbol properties under Angle Alignment https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/layer-properties/point-symbols.htm     ... View more

This functionality is offered through converting labels to annotation.   https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/map/working-with-text/converting-labels-to-annotation.htm   ... View more

An example of the color tag is below "<CLR red = '255'>" & "Text" & "</CLR>" you can read more about formatting tags in the documentation ArcMap https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/map/working-with-text/formatting-tags-available-in-arcmap.htm ArcGIS Pro https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/text/text-formatting-tags.htm   ... View more

This can be accomplished by converting labels to annotation.  See the help documentation below   https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/map/working-with-text/converting-labels-to-annotation.htm ... View more

The Find Text tool is will help with this documentation for ArcGIS Desktop https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/extensions/maritime-charting-guide/edit-dnc/about-creating-and-editing-annotation.htm documentation for Pro https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/editing/create-annotation-features.htm ... View more

This is offered in ArcGIS Pro.   ArcMap annotation groups have become ArcGIS Pro graphic layers.  These are displayed in the contents pane and can be ordered as you like.  The properties are accessed through the ribbon and pane, no longer through a dialog box. ... View more