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Edit and rotate labels on a map

Last Updated: 1 minute read
Version2026r1
LanguageEnglish

All elements on a map have a label, making it easy to identify them.

If you have a great number of elements on a map, it can be difficult to have enough room for all the labels. You can edit the name of the devices, by selecting the label and then entering a new (shorter) name for the device.

Note

When you rename a label, you are only changing the label on the map, not the name of the camera or element in the system.

You can also make sure your labels don't overlap by rotating them. To rotate a label on a map:

  • Select the label and place your mouse over one of the sizing handles. When the mouse pointer changes appearance to a curved arrow, click and drag the label to rotate it

Note

Another way to save space on a map is to select only to show view zones and PTZ presets on hover (see Map settings).