Move, rotate, or scale annotation

The Annotation tool contains a selection tool that allows you to select and move, rotate, or scale an annotation feature by hovering over the selection boundary and dragging the feature when the pointer changes to a command cursor. This tool is available in the Modify Features pane.

When you move, rotate, or scale a feature, consider the following:

• The annotation selection tool selects only annotation features and excludes other feature types from a selection.
• When you move or rotate a feature, press S and use the selection anchor to snap features to other features. Press Ctrl to drag the anchor to a useful location.
• To prevent unintended rotation or scaling, uncheck the Enable rotate and resize check box.

Move an annotation feature

To move an annotation feature, complete the following steps:

1. Add your data and configure settings for editing.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

   Note:

   To migrate annotation features from ArcMap, create a backup and upgrade the feature class. Similarly, you might need to upgrade annotation created in older versions of ArcGIS Pro. To learn more, see Manage annotation feature classes.

2. On the ribbon Edit tab, click Modify in the Features group.

   The Modify Features pane appears.

3. Click the Annotation tool .

   To find the tool, expand Alignment, or type Anno in the Search text box.

4. To prevent unintended rotation or scaling, uncheck the Enable rotate and resize check box.
5. Click the Select an annotation feature tool and select an annotation feature.

   Tip:

   If you select more than one feature, reselect the feature. Alternatively, click the feature in the pane selection view to flash it in the map, right-click, and click Only Select This .

   The text is enclosed in a selection boundary.

   

6. Hover over the selection boundary. When the pointer changes to the move cursor, drag the feature.

   Note:

   To snap the features to another feature, press S and use the selection anchor. Press Ctrl to drag the anchor to a useful location.

7. To finish the feature, click Finish on the annotation editing toolbar, or press F2.

Rotate an annotation feature

To rotate an annotation feature, complete the following steps:

1. Add your data and configure settings for editing.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

   Note:

   To migrate annotation features from ArcMap, create a backup and upgrade the feature class. Similarly, you might need to upgrade annotation created in older versions of ArcGIS Pro. To learn more, see Manage annotation feature classes.

2. On the ribbon, click the Edit tab. In the Features group, click Modify .

   The Modify Features pane appears.

3. Click the Annotation tool .

   To find the tool, expand Alignment, or type Anno in the Search text box.

4. To prevent unintended rotation or scaling, uncheck the Enable rotate and resize check box.
5. Click the Select an annotation feature tool and select an annotation feature.

   Tip:

   If you select more than one feature, reselect the feature. Alternatively, click the feature in the pane selection view to flash it in the map, right-click, and click Only Select This .

   The text is enclosed in a selection boundary.

   

6. Hover near a selection boundary handle. When the pointer changes to the rotate cursor, and drag the feature.
7. To finish the feature, click Finish on the annotation editing toolbar, or press F2.

Scale an annotation feature

To scale an annotation feature, complete the following steps:

1. Add your data and configure settings for editing.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

   Note:

   To migrate annotation features from ArcMap, create a backup and upgrade the feature class. Similarly, you might need to upgrade annotation created in older versions of ArcGIS Pro. To learn more, see Manage annotation feature classes.

2. On the ribbon, click the Edit tab. In the Features group, click Modify .

   The Modify Features pane appears.

3. Click the Annotation tool .

   To find the tool, expand Alignment, or type Anno in the Search text box.

4. Check the Enable rotate and resize check box.
5. Click the Select an annotation feature tool and select an annotation feature.

   Tip:

   If you select more than one feature, reselect the feature. Alternatively, click the feature in the pane selection view to flash it in the map, right-click, and click Only Select This .

   The text is enclosed in a selection boundary.

   

6. Hover over a selection boundary handle. When the pointer changes to the scale cursor, drag the handle.
7. To finish the feature, click Finish on the annotation editing toolbar, or press F2.