PROBLEM

ArcMaps Identify dialog box does not appear when clicking a feature

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

With the Identify tool selected, when clicking a feature, the tool blinks but the dialog box does not appear.

Cause

The Identify dialog box has been minimized and hidden behind the Windows Taskbar.

Solution or Workaround



Shrink the Taskbar and move the Identify dialog box to the center of the screen. Resize the Taskbar to the normal size.

Article ID:000004658

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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