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Bug

The ArcMap formatting tag for Line leading, <LIN leading = "12"> </LIN>, does not behave as expected in a rectangle text, circle text, and polygon text when added to the ArcMap layout.

Last Published: November 20, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM047054
SubmittedJuly 24, 2009
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Workaround

The regular Text tool on the Draw toolbar accepts the leading tag as intended, and can be used as a workaround, though it does not support word wrap, so the user has to add carriage returns at the end of each line.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM047054

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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