

Label weights and feature weights are used to assign relative These conflicts can be resolved using weights, buffers, and label overlap.

The Conflict Resolution tab in the Label Class pane allows you to set conflict detection rules to determine which labels are placed when multiple labels are placed at the same location. Point labels, line labels, and polygon labels are all placed with different placement options. The Standard Label Engine has different label placement options that depend on the feature type. For example, you can specify that your city labels always be placed above and to the right of the cities. The Position tab in the Label Class pane provides label placement options to control the positioning of labels with respect to features. If you want label text size to scale with the map, set a reference scale. Learn more about labeling with the Maplex Label EngineĪs you zoom in and out on your map, the size of the labels does not change. If you need further control while placing labels, change to the Maplex Label Engine. All of these properties work on a label class level. Additionally, if you are labeling line or multipart polygon features, you can use duplicate labels. If you need more control over which features are labeled and where labels are placed, use the priority, weight, overlap, and placement options. For many maps, labeling using the Standard Label Engine is adequate. As you pan and zoom, the Standard Label Engine automatically adjusts labels to fit the available space and the available portion of the feature. If a feature is only partially visible at the edge of your map, the Standard Label Engine tries to place its label using the visible portion of the feature. Label placement works with the space available for a feature. When you turn on dynamic labeling, the Standard Label Engine fits as many labels as possible, without overlap, within the available space on the map.
