PROBLEM
In ArcMap, when right-clicking a layer that contains labels and using Convert Labels to Annotation to create annotation from those labels, the annotation is not created. In some instances, the annotation is placed in a different position than expected.
Depending on the cause, choose one of the options below to resolve the issue:
The annotation is displaced outside the feature labels extent
Convert the labels to annotation in layout view
Alternatively, create the annotation for features in the current extent. When converting the labels to annotation, in the Convert Labels to Annotation window, ensure Create Annotation For is Features in current extent.
The labels that are based on a joined field are converted to annotation using selected features
When converting the labels to annotation, in the Convert Labels to Annotation window, ensure Create Annotation For is All Features or Features in current extent.
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