Edit Annotation

The Edit Annotation icon allows you to view and edit properties of individual annotation. To edit annotation properties, follow the steps given below:

  1. Click on the Annotation Manger icon on the toolbar. The Annotation Manger dialog box appears.
  2. Select the Annotation that you want to view or edit.
  3. Click on the Edit Annotation icon. The Properties dialog box for selected annotation appears under the Annotation tab.
    Properties Description
    Annotation Displays name of the selected annotation. For example, circle, point, line, ring etc.

    Measurement Units

    Displays the measurements of selected annotations like area, length and perimeter. You can select various measurement units from the drop-down list. The supported measurement units are Meters, Feet, Yards, Kilometers, Miles, Acres, and Hectares. The default measurement unit will be the configured map unit for all annotations.
    Inner Radius Displays the inner radius of a circle or ring annotation.
    Note: This option is available with a circle or ring annotation only.
    Outer Radius Displays the outer radius of a circle or ring annotation.
    Note: This option is available with a circle or ring annotation only.
    Apply Buffer Enter a buffer value to apply to the selected annotation.
    X Enter the value of x to relocate an existing annotation to a new location.
    Y Enter the value of y to relocate an existing annotation to a new location.

    Longitude-Latitude

    Select to input values for longitude and latitudes in decimal degree.
  4. Click on the Delete icon to delete the selected annotation.
  5. Click on the Apply button to apply changes to annotation properties.