I want to label the names of locations from a shapefile field in ArcMap. I tried to do it by going to Layer Properties>Labels. However, as I have multiple observations per given location, I am getting multiple labels for that location. I have numerous locations over a large area and I don't want labels to clutter the map. Is it possible to display a single label representing each unique location in this situation?
[GIS] Removing duplicate labels in ArcMap
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That's a tough one.
The absolute best way to force every label to display is to use an autocad drawing with labels in it. (don't expect you to use this method)
But I have fought many a fight to "force" ESRI label engines (all of them) to label everything.
Next best method is to create a feature annotation in a gdb, and then show unplaced labels, and move them and turn on the status to placed.
Next best is what you are doing.
Click on every button in the dialog changing sizes (also don't forget to change the document scale up or down a little to manage some of this) and priority levels until you find one that is closer than where you are (far away).
Take a look at the linked ArcGIS help pages on creating points along a line.
Using the editor toolbar in ArcGIS 10:
Creating New Points Along a Line
Using the "Divide" command in ArcGIS 9.3:
Creating new points or lines at an interval along a line
Best Answer
Yes you want to goto labels > placement properties > duplicate labels, and make sure you have checked the radio box for remove duplicate labels, alternatively you could check place one label for feature.
Also there are other map engines like maplex label engine that can do some further refining of your labels.