Modify Label Frame Type
- Last UpdatedNov 14, 2025
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The General Label (GLAB) frame type can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information. The frame sides visibility for the GLAB can be modifed using the Properties window or the Label Tools Format tab. Refer to Label Format Tab for further information.
The GLAB frame surrounds the text dynamically and is resized automatically.

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By Style |
Select By style to inherit the frame type from the visual style. |
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Angular Rectangle |
Select Angular Rectangle to display an angular rectangle frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest frame vertex. The Frame sides visibility values are applied to the four sides of the frame. |
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Circle |
Select Circle to display a circular frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest point on the frame. Frame sides visibility visibility values are not considered. |
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Diamond |
Select Diamond to display a diamond shaped frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest frame vertex. The Frame sides visibility dual values are applied to a single frame side. For example, select Bottom Left to display the bottom left frame side. The Frame sides visibility single values are applied to two frame sides. For example, select Bottom to display the bottom left and bottom right frame sides. |
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Rectangle |
Select Rectangle to display a rectangular shaped frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest frame vertex. The Frame sides visibility values are applied to the four sides of the frame. |
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Rounded Rectangle |
Select Rounded Rectangle to display a rounded rectangle frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest frame vertex and the middle points of the frame arcs. The Frame sides visibility values are applied to the four sides of the frame. |
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Triangle |
Select Triangle to display an equilateral triangle frame type.
The dynamic leader line attaches to the nearest frame vertex and the middle points of the frame sides. The Frame sides visibility values are applied in the following ways:
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The Symbol Label (SLAB) frame type can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.
The SLAB frame can surround the text dynamically, which resizes automatically, or be a static size.

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By Style |
Select By style to inherit the frame type from the visual style. |
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Static |
Select Static to display a static frame type.
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Dynamic |
Select Dynamic to display a dynamic frame type, which resizes automatically.
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