What is a good arrangement for labels that may be read in any orientation?

1. Where should labels be positioned?
2. Which of the following is the best way to position labels for point features?
3. Which of the following is the best location for label text on a line feature?

Where should labels be positioned?

Labels for most fields are positioned immediately before the field, that is, for left-to-right languages, either to the left of the field or above it, and for right-to-left languages, to the right of the field or above it. Labels for radio buttons and checkboxes are positioned after the field.

Which of the following is the best way to position labels for point features?

A few of the more common conventions include: Prioritize the position of point feature labels: 1) above and to the right, then 2) below and to the right, then 3) above and to the left, then 4) below and to the left. Positioning directly above, below, or to the sides is not preferred.

Which of the following is the best location for label text on a line feature?

Labels should generally follow line features—but not cross over perpendicular lines—as this makes the text harder to read.