Frequently asked question

Can I identify, select or edit coverage annotation in ArcMap?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

No, coverage annotation is read-only at version 8.1 and earlier versions of ArcMap. This functionality is only available for geodatabase annotation.

Note:
For more information on converting coverage annotation to geodatabase annotation, see "Converting coverage annotation to Geodatabase annotation" in ArcGIS Desktop Help.

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Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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