Project: QGIS

Version: 3.16

Feature: Control anchor point for line labels

A new option is exposed which allows users to control whether the anchor point for the labeling of line features is a hint or a strict requirement. The resulting behavior modifications include the following:

  • Strict: Labels are placed exactly on the label anchor only, and no other fallback placements are permitted.
  • Hint: The label anchor is treated as a hint for the preferred label placement, but other placements close to the anchor point are permitted.

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This feature was developed by Nyall Dawson