Adding a user name as dynamic text using the default format

The current user login name can be placed in the map layout as dynamic text. The user name is updated whenever the map is opened.

You can display the user name dynamic text in the currently defined default format by selecting the Default Format text string option on the User Name Dynamic Text Properties dialog box.

Steps:

1. Start ArcMap.
2. On the main menu, click Customize > Toolbars > MPS Atlas.
3. Click the Add Dynamic Text button 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 User Name.
8. Click Insert.

   The user name text appears in the text box.

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

   The User Name Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
10. Click the Default Format option.
11. Click OK.