S16: Names placement
  
 

3. Graphic variables of text - 3c) plasticity
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Use plasticity (let the text curve along the geographical object):

  • to support the association between name and object

  • to avoid confusion with other names

  • for efficient use of space

and:

  • take care of unwanted associations - e.g. border-crossing areas, take care that the complete geograpical object is named



  • guard coherence (the dispersed letters should still form one name)

  • maintain esthetic appearance (smoothen curved names following rivers)
 
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