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Bug

While applying labeling from layer properties to a layer created by selection, it dishonors the selection and applies labeling for all the layers.

Last Published: July 31, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000112311
SubmittedMarch 10, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6
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. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.

Workaround

There are two workarounds for this issue.Workaround 1:1. Use the Make Feature Layer tool.2. Create the feature layer using the query within the tool.3. When the layer is created, apply the required labels.4. This retains the labels only for the selection.Workaround 2:1. Select a few features using the Select Features tool.2. Right click the shapefile present in Table of Contents > Selection > Create Layer from Selected Features3. A new layer is created from the selection in Table of Contents.4. Export the data, then make changes to it by selecting the features. Right-click the layer > Data > Export Data.5. Apply the changes on the newly created features.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000112311

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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