BUG
Note: This article pertains to ArcGIS versions 8.x and 9.x. Later versions of ArcGIS may contain different functionality, as well as different names and locations for menus, commands and geoprocessing tools.
Existing graphics or text in an annotation layer on the map cannot be selected. Newly created graphics or text in the annotation layer starts out selected, but cannot be selected again after unselecting it.
A known limitation causes graphics and text in any annotation layer on the map to be unselectable if the default annotation layer's visibility is turned off.
Note: This issue is addressed in ArcGIS 9.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3). See Related Links for more information.
In the event the Service Pack is not available, complete the steps below to turn on visibility of the default annotation layer:
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