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Bug

The scale bar becomes unreadable when resized vertically.

Last Published: November 15, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM070738
SubmittedJuly 22, 2011
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Unable to reproduce this bug in ArcGIS Pro. Please continue to use the workaround provided while working in ArcMap.

Workaround

1. To make a scale bar taller, in the scale bar Properties dialog box, click Format page > Bar section. 2. Change the Size value. The scale bar then becomes taller without changing the text size, and all still fit within the same bounding box.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM070738

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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