Adding a map sheet name as dynamic text using the current map sheet

Map sheet dynamic text displays properties from the current map sheet or a neighboring map sheet.

You can display map sheet properties like sheet name, page number, or the value of a selected field.

Selecting the Use current map sheet option on the Map Sheet Dynamic Text Properties dialog box allows you to display map sheet dynamic text from the current map sheet.

Steps:
  1. Start ArcMap.
  2. On the main menu, click Customize > Toolbars > MPS Atlas.
  3. Click the Add Dynamic Text button Add Dynamic Text on the MPS Atlas toolbar.

    A crosshair with a letter A appears.

  4. Click anywhere in the map sheet layout.

    A piece of dynamic text is inserted on the page.

  5. Double-click the dynamic text.

    The Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.

  6. Click the Dynamic Text tab if necessary.
  7. Click the Dynamic Text drop-down arrow and choose Map Sheet.
  8. Click Insert.

    A map sheet text appears in the text box.

  9. Click the dynamic text element in the text field.

    The Map Sheet Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.

    Map Sheet Dynamic Text Properties dialog box
  10. In the Map Sheet area, click Use current map sheet.
  11. Click OK.

6/14/2012