[GIS] Putting parentheses around label value in ArcGIS for Desktop

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How can I create a label expression to put parentheses around an attribute value I need labeled on a map?

I'm using ArcGIS version 10.3.

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In your label expression enter:

"(" & FieldName & ")"

where FieldName is the name of the field you're trying to label. Double-click the field from the fieldlist to ensure it enters the field name in the correct format.

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In the maplex label engine, there might be something you can change for the Stack Label. You have it set to default... try playing with switching the settings.

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Your conditional statements are not correct. If you simply want to include a field in a label if it contains a value, then you can check if the field is null or blank. If so, then just use [LABEL], if not, then label both fields as you mentioned.

Function FindLabel ( [LABEL], [ACS_ALIAS] )
    if IsNull([ACS_ALIAS]) OR Trim([ACS_ALIAS]) = "" then
        FindLabel = [LABEL]
    else
        FindLabel = [LABEL] & " (" & [ACS_ALIAS] & ")"
    end if
End Function

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