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Bug

Annotation leader lines created in ArcMap shift location when imported into ArcGIS Pro, even after upgrading the dataset.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000175223
SubmittedMarch 21, 2025
Last ModifiedJune 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.3.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusIn Review

Workaround

Run the Upgrade Dataset tool in ArcGIS Pro.

  1. In ArcGIS Pro, in the Contents pane, select the annotation layer.
  2. On the Edit tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes.
  3. In the Attributes pane, on the Annotation tab, click Symbol.
  4. In the Attributes pane, on the Properties tab, expand Callout > Simple line.
  5. Expand the Leader line symbol drop-down menu, select Format line symbol….
  6. Click Layers, expand Position, and select Anchor Point Presets.

To fix the arrowhead, select Right Center. Selecting Back to Center restores the arrowhead to its appearance in ArcMap.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000175223

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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