Generate dynamic XY coordinate labels for dataframe corners in ArcGIS layout

Question

I need to label the four corners of a dataframe as shown in the image. Can this be done with dynamic text scripts?

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Chris W · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-30 19:45:46Z

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Yes, it is documented in the help file in the second to last table. I believe you're looking for

<dyn type="dataFrame" name="DataFrameName" property="upperLeft" units="dms" decimalPlaces="4"/>

and similar (lowerLeft, upper/lowerRight).

answered Nov 30, 2014 at 19:45

Chris W

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+1 I don't recall ever having seen that very useful help page.
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Commented Nov 30, 2014 at 21:16

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