Challenge with Maplex and stacked or close point labels

[RonnieRichards]

We are having some challenges using Maplex for address labels that are stacked or very dense. We have messed with every setting and maplex is being very strict trying to label on top of label. These are stacked and very points so I understand but it does not seem as flexible with the placement as the standard engine?

When we use the standard engine it at least throws the labels around the point so they do not conflict. How to get this same behavior with Maplex? It seems limited with this type of scenario. (close or stacked points used as labels).

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

[JeffWard]

Go to Layer Properties - Labels - Placement Properties - Label Density and check Remove Duplicates.

Hope that helps.

[JayantaPoddar]

In addition to Jeff's recommendation, go to Label Manager > Placement properties > Label Position tab > Uncheck "User-defined zones". Also make sure the position is "Best Position Around Point".