Note: This topic was updated for 9.3.1.

Unplaced labels are converted to unplaced annotation and saved in the target annotation feature class when you convert labels to annotation features, provided you check the Convert unplaced labels box on the Conversion dialog box.

These steps show you how to interactively review and place unplaced annotation in an editing session in ArcMap.

1. In ArcMap, add the annotation feature class containing the unplaced annotation to your map. Also add any layers that will help you position the annotation.
2. On the Editor toolbar, click Editor and click Start Editing.
3. On the Annotation toolbar, open the Unplaced Annotation window.
4. In the Unplaced Annotation window, click the Show drop-down arrow and choose the annotation feature class with the unplaced annotation.
5. Click Search Now to list the unplaced annotation.
6. By default, unplaced annotation doesn't display on the map. To draw the unplaced annotation, click the Draw box.
7. If you want to work with annotation within a particular extent only, zoom to the extent, check the Visible Extent box, and click Search Now to update the list.
8. Double-click on text in the list to flash the location of the unplaced annotation.
9. To zoom in to the area of any unplaced annotation, right-click text in the list and click Zoom to Annotation or Zoom to Feature.
10. To place annotation on the map, right-click text in the list and click Place Annotation. Click the annotation in the map and drag it to where you want to place it.
11. Once you're finished placing annotation, click Editor and click Stop Editing, then save your edits.