Adding a feature class as dynamic text using a field text string
Dynamic text can display attribute values from a single field of a feature class. You can use the Select Features Using a Query or Select Features dialog boxes to limit the values displayed in a dynamic text.
- Start ArcMap.Sugerencia:
If the ArcMap - Getting Started dialog box appears, you can open a new or existing map document. You can also check the Do not show this dialog box in the future check box and click Open.
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Click the Add Dynamic Text button on the MPS Atlas toolbar.
A crosshair with a letter A appears.
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Click anywhere in the map sheet layout.
A piece of dynamic text is inserted on the page.
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Double-click the dynamic text.
The Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
- Click the Dynamic Text tab if necessary.
- Click the Dynamic Text drop-down arrow and choose Feature Class.
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Click Insert.
The Feature Class text appears in the text box.
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Click the dynamic text element in the text box.
The Feature Class Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
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Click the Browse button to navigate to the feature class you want to use.
The Feature Class text box is populated with the feature class.
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Click Query Builder to select a subset of rows from the feature class.
The Select Features Using a Query dialog box appears.
- Click the Field option.
- Click the Field drop-down arrow and choose the field you want to use.
- Click OK.