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Labels

You can display labels on your layers based on any attribute. Labels make your map easier to read and more informative.

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Label by​

First, choose the attribute field whose values you want to display as labels on the map. Then proceed to create further settings.

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Label settings​

Size​

Set the size of the label text. Values can range from 5 to 100. You can set it on the scale or type in the number manually.

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Color​

Choose any color using the Color Picker or select one from our Preset Colors.

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Placement​

Define where the label appears in relation to the feature: center, top, bottom, left, right, top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right.

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Open more setting with the Advanced Settings Options Icon button.

Offset​

Adjust the label's position by moving it horizontally (Offset X) or vertically (Offset Y). Use the scalebar to create settings, or type in the number manually.

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Allow overlap​

If enabled, labels will appear on all zoom levels. If disabled, the labels get clustered at lower zoom levels.

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Halo color​

A halo is an outline around the label, which helps to improve readability against busy backgrounds. Choose any color using the Color Picker or select one from our Preset Colors.

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Halo width​

Set the thickness of the halo. The maximum value is one-quarter of the label's font size. Use the scalebar to create the setting, or type in the number manually.

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Tips​

  • Use smaller fonts for dense layers to reduce visual clutter.
  • A light halo on dark maps (or vice versa) can make labels much easier to read.
  • By default label overlap is disabled, which improves clarity, but some labels might not appear if space is limited.