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Bug

Abbreviation Dictionary stops working if bold or colors are added to label expression in ArcGIS for Desktop 10.3.1, 10.4, and 10.4.1.

Last Published: January 2, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000099393
SubmittedSeptember 16, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

See http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/map/working-with-text/abbreviation-dictionary-using.htm. Caution: The text string is not abbreviated if the label contains text formatting tags; subscript or superscript symbols; characters that combine, such as diacritics; or right to left characters.

Workaround

Create fields that contain the intended label.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000099393

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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