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Unlike layout text, these elements are stored in geographic space. Graphic text can also be stored in a graphics layer in a map. Dynamic text is a type of graphic text that, when placed on a map layout, changes dynamically based on the current properties of the map. Graphic text in a layout is useful for adding information on and around a map that exists in page space-as opposed to annotation, which is stored in geographic space. These annotation feature classes are stored in the project's geodatabase. Text map notes are annotation feature classes that are added as templates to the map.

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You can use ArcGIS Pro to convert labels to annotation. Compared to labels, annotation provides more flexibility over the appearance and placement of your text because you can select individual pieces of text and edit their position and appearance. Unlike labels, each piece of annotation stores its own position, text string, and display properties. You can use annotation in the same way as labels to add descriptive text for map features or just to add a few pieces of text manually to describe an area on your map. Annotation can be used to describe particular features or add general information to the map. The second option when working with text is to use annotation. For example, you can turn on dynamic labeling for a layer of major cities to quickly add all the city names to your map.ĪrcGIS Pro has two labeling engines: the Standard Label Engine and the Maplex Label Engine, which provides further capabilities for placing your labels. Labels offer the fastest and easiest way to add descriptive text to your map for individual features. A label is a piece of text that is automatically positioned and whose text string is based on feature attributes. The main types are labels, annotation, text map notes, and graphic text in a layout and graphic text on the map. Kinds of textīecause text serves so many mapping purposes, ArcGIS Pro offers several types. You can add other information such as map author, data source, and date. For example, a map title provides context. You can also add text that improves the presentation of your map. You can add text to draw attention to an area of the map, such as the general location of the Sahara Desert. For example, you can add the name of each major city in Africa to your map. Descriptive text can be placed near individual map features. There are various kinds of text you can add to your map. Adding text to your map improves the visualization of geographic information on your map. Maps convey information about geographic features, yet displaying only features on a map-even with symbols that convey their meaning-isn't always enough to make your point.

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