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Bug

Label is not bolded in ArcGIS Pro when using <BOL> with a string field containing a '&' in the text.

Last Published: July 8, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000149736
SubmittedJune 3, 2022
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.8.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

Refer to the 'Text formatting tags' documentation for more information on using the ampersand (&) and angle bracket (<) special characters: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/text/text-formatting-tags.htm

Workaround

Use replace() to remove '&'.

var Name = Replace($feature.TEXTFIELD, "&", "and")

"<bol>" + Name + "</bol>"

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000149736

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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