

You can decrease the number of labels placed per label class by spacing out the labels that are placed.

Background labels may be overlapped by other labels.Ĭonflict Resolution also has parameters to control how densely you want labels to be placed. Feature weights allow you to indicate which feature classes may be covered by labels. The Maplex Label Engine has a number of label conflict-resolution strategies to solve label problems in congested areas. Learn more about using label-fitting strategies Conflict ResolutionĬonflict Resolution helps you answer the question, What wins a space when multiple labels are competing for it? This tab contains parameters that order the importance of label classes and their associated features. In addition, the Maplex Label Engine allows you to specify a preference for the order in which these strategies are applied to the placement of the label. The label-fitting strategy parameters control label stacking, feature overrun, font size reduction, label abbreviation, and key numbering. These parameters allow you to maintain the overall clarity of the map while increasing the number of labels that are placed on it.

In addition to the standard feature types, the Maplex Label Engine provides label-placement options for features such as streets, contours, rivers, boundaries, and land parcels.
