Adding a user name as dynamic text using an expression

The current user login name can be added to the map sheet as dynamic text using a VBScript expression. The Expression Parser dialog box allows you to use a field value or array of field values for the selected field to use as the dynamic text.

Once inserted, the user name dynamic text updates whenever the map is opened.

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 Expression option.
11. Click Edit Script.

    The Expression Parser dialog box appears.
12. In the Expression area, click to right of the Generate = expression.
13. Double click a field name in the Parameter list.

    In the Expression area, the field name appears to the right of Generate =: Generate = [NAME].

    Tip:

    Double click a field name without an _arr suffix.

14. Click Verify.

    The Output area lists Function evaluated successfully.

15. Click OK to close the Expression Parser dialog box.
16. Click OK to close the User Name Dynamic Text Properties dialog box.
17. Click OK to close the Dynamic Text Properties dialog box.

    The dynamic text displays in the page layout.

Note:

If you change the layer or data frame, the expression will be cleared. A new layer will require a new set of function parameters.