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Bug

When changing the text in the credits on the General tab of the layer properties from uppercase to proper or lowercase or vice versa, the changes are not accepted.

Last Published: August 19, 2020 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM040820
SubmittedDecember 12, 2008
Last ModifiedApril 28, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionVista
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle.  If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

After changing the uppercase word to proper or lowercase add a space at the end. The changes will be accepted if it is not the exact same characters. It will also accept the changes if any of the characters are different.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM040820

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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