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Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

deleted-user-yUw6wWKCYBY0 — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:34:45 GMT

I have a hosted Feature Layer within a web map in ArcGIS Online which I shared from ArcMap. I've created labels in my web map but there doesn't appear to be any way to adjust placement properties. Where two labels occur close together, rather than applying a conflict resolution and placing them both, one of the labels is removed from the map. What's the simplest way around this? I want all of my feature labels to display at the country scale - is it possible?

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

NavaSheer — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:09:48 GMT

Have you ever found a solution or workaround for this? I am now having the same quandary and it seems so basic that ESRI should address it.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

deleted-user-yUw6wWKCYBY0 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:27:44 GMT

I'm afraid not, Nava. I agree - it seems very basic, but from my limited web GIS knowledge I'm not sure how difficult it is to implement technically.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

KellyGerrow — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:31:26 GMT

Hi,

Check out the labeling considerations in the help to find out more about how ArcGIS Online labeling deals with conflicts.

The map viewer places as many labels on the map as possible without overlapping them. Thus, in areas where features are tightly clustered, some features may not get labeled.

Create labels—ArcGIS Online Help | ArcGIS

Does your data update frequently or is the data static? If it's static, you can look into creating the labels in ArcGIS Desktop and publish a tile layer.

-Kelly

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

DaveStewart1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:17:41 GMT

This has been a nightmare for me as well.

As a work around you may need to look at converting labels to annotation. That will allow you to move/ edit them to your desired locations . Of course this can be extremely cumbersome and impossible if you have +100s of labels. Then you should be able to host that label layer. I'm currently trying to remedy the exact same problems you are having.

What really needs to happen is to have AGOL recognize and use all the great dynamic label rules, placement, etc.. offered in ArcPro/ ArcMap. If this has been suggested I would definitely up vote it!

If others have more to offer on the subject I'm open.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

DaveStewart1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:30:01 GMT

Just tried hosting an annotated layer with no avail.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

Amanda__Huber — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:26:05 GMT

Where two labels occur close together, rather than applying a conflict resolution and placing them both, one of the labels is removed from the map. What's the simplest way around this?

I am also having this issue but our data is dynamic. Any suggested workarounds or any update if Esri will be upgrading the web map labeling functionality?

Thanks!

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

AdamEversole1 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:12:12 GMT

Hi @Thomas Starnes, @Amanda Huber, @Dave Stewart, @Nava Sheer

Because labeling is pretty intensive process, ArcGIS online indeed has very simple labeling parameters to keep the load on the browser light. I would normally suggest using ArcGIS Desktop to leverage the advanced labeling parameters then publishing a Hosted tile layer, That tile layer preserves the design as a raster, and can be used as a basemap reference. Obviously this output layer is static. So some kind of periodic overwrite workflow might help with updating that display if that's an option for you.

As for utilizing the the options in ArcGIS online for labels:

It sounds like one label that is not appearing at a country scale, does not have enough room. a few potential workarounds.

- Applying a smaller text

- Using a abbreviated attribute

- Identifying the map objects graphically without text, like applying symbols and a legend

- Leaving Labels off until zooming in

- Rather consume and edit services In ArcGIS Pro to leverage desktop labels.

As for Ideas, I've not seen any specifically regarding options for placement, and/or conflict detection for ArcGIS online if someone wanted to help get that conversation started, The following posts might help with that discussion aswell.

More options/controls on labeling features on webmaps, such as scale dependency and stacking

Dynamic Map Services in ArcGIS Online

Custom Arcade Expression removes duplicate labels

-Adam

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

deleted-user-yFo_UoWEJbkc — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:53:10 GMT

I have a similar beef, but it deals less with label conflict and more with dynamic labeling at different scales. What I'm finding is that unlike ArcMap and ArcPro, when I zoom into the map and have two or three polygon layers whose labels I want to see, unless I'm zoomed into the centroid, or geographic center, of that polygon, I don't see the label, because that appears to be the rule for where the label is placed. It would be really awesome if I didn't have to pan to the centroid or click the layer to find out what the polygon layer is and instead had the label draw inside the polygon, regardless of where or how far in I've zoomed the map (thus making the labels truly dynamic). This is especially frustrating when manually searching for an address, zooming into that location, and then finding that it's neither on near the centroid of the polygon. Am I missing the solution or settings for this? I've gone back into "Manage Labels" for each layer, but it seems the options are limited to Text settings (which attribute serves as the label), Font settings, and Visible Range. Any ideas for workarounds?

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

AdamEversole1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:29:10 GMT

Hi Dave,

You may have already seen this one but here is an Idea for this functionality.

https://community.esri.com/ideas/7236

Cheers,

-Adam

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

RobertAnderson3 — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:08:55 GMT

This is EXACTLY the issue I'm facing now. I want the labels to move within the area visible on the screen so if the feature is there, the label is there.

Unless I'm missing something new, this still seems to be a missing very basic functionality in the Online environment.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

JenHorsman — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:16:08 GMT

This is also what I want to accomplish. I would like to force the labels to always be visible. One workaround we came up with for our line dataset is to split the features into multiple features with a maximum size so that the labels will *mostly* be visible. It still doesn't make them visible always.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

QDSGIS — Mon, 06 May 2024 18:36:57 GMT

It's baffling why there hasn't been a significant effort to integrate Maplex label engine or another advanced labeling system into ArcGIS Online (AGOL). Setting up a project exactly as desired can be incredibly frustrating when dealing with the current labeling limitations on AGOL. The struggle between vector and basic polygons, coupled with labeling issues, has rendered the new MapViewer a source of frustration. In stark contrast, the classic viewer effortlessly handles labeling, showcasing the stark difference in user experience. ESRI should prioritize strengthening its foundation, as its efforts in Experience Builder and Dashboard become somewhat moot when the map itself doesn't display as desired.

Re: Dynamic labelling in ArcGIS Online

AllenDailey1 — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:17:59 GMT

I'm also facing this issue with the "new" Map Viewer. I have a layer in my map consisting of cities, as polygons. The labels are only placed on the center of the polygon. If I zoom into a corner of the city, even a large area like a couple of entire neighborhoods, the city label does not appear there at all - it is off-screen in the center of the city. That is really not ideal; the main purpose of my map is to show users if a certain location is in a city, and which one. I can achieve this through symbology, pop-ups, and perhaps special functionality in an app I will use the web map in. But it's pretty basic to have a city label show up if you're looking at part of the city. I hope Esri will make this happen soon.