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Bug

The labels change to horizontal with Maplex Labeling Engine when zooming out.

Last Published: March 5, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000111592
SubmittedFebruary 13, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.3.1
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The Never Remove label option is checked in the map. When at the scale described the Maplex Label Engine is not able to place the labels without them overlapping, they are placed horizontally. In the later releases, the Never Remove option is fixed and labels are place vertically as desired, but overlap as stated in the user interface and documentation.

Workaround

Use Standard Maplex Labeling.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000111592

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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