Maplex 3.x

Maplex is an automated high-quality cartographic text placement and labeling extension for ArcGIS Desktop that minimizes the need for manual editing. Maplex for ArcGIS gives you greater control over how labels are placed in relation to map features and other labels. This not only improves map quality but also reduces time spent editing and manipulating text.

With Maplex you can:

 * Reduce the time it takes to place labels exactly where you want them
 * Create high-quality maps with text for digital or print distribution
 * Share quality text placement by saving Maplex labels to a map document or geodatabase annotation