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Bug

Annotations do not retain the font attribute information on the original machine after being opened on a machine without the font installed.

Last Published: September 30, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000094255
SubmittedFebruary 18, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3.1
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

This is caused by a known limitation of how ArcMap leverages Windows Fonts. ArcMap''s use of Windows Fonts. Windows Font''s will revert to Arial when one is missing and the class extension is re-written in this case which casuse the reverted font to be written into the package.

Workaround

Change the font manually in the annotation feature class properties by clicking the Symbology tab, and using symbol substitution.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000094255

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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