Where do I find label expressions in ArcGIS?
Note: The content in this article pertains to ArcGIS versions 8.x and 9.x. Later versions of ArcGIS may contain different functionality, as well as different names and locations for menus, commands and geoprocessing tools. Open the Label Expression dialog box in ArcMap.
How to label a field in ESRI SQL?
To label a subset of features based on a field value, create the SQL query in the label class instead of through the label expression. (This information is housed on web pages not created, owned, nor maintained by Esri. Esri cannot guarantee the availability of these pages and is not responsible for the content found on them.)
When to use bold formatting tag in ArcGIS?
For example, you might use the bold formatting tag to make the first line bold in a stacked, multiline label. A label expression is limited to a single line of code unless you check the Advanced box on the Label Expression dialog box.
How do you format an expression in ArcGIS?
Fields are enclosed in square brackets [ ] irrespective of the data type of the layer’s data source. Optionally, enter ArcGIS text formatting tags in the Expression box to apply formatting to a portion of your label text. If your expression will span multiple lines of code, check the Advanced check box and enter your label expression.
How to add integer fields to label expressions?
The examples below add two integer fields: Click the Label Manager button on the Labeling toolbar. Click a label class in the Label Classes list. Click the Expression button.
How to add integer fields to an expression in ArcGIS?
The examples below add two integer fields: Click the Label Manager button on the Labeling toolbar. Click a label class in the Label Classes list. Click the Expression button. Choose a language on the Parser menu. Type a Python, VBScript, or JScript expression.