GeoServer – Auto Wrap Labels

by David Crowther

Question:

Is it possible to wrap labels when using GeoServer to style my WMS layers?

Answer:

Yes, this can be done by updating your Style file (SLD).

For example, here is a WMS layer using labels without wrapping.

If you update your Text Symbolizer adding the line highlighted below…

<se:TextSymbolizer>

<se:VendorOption name="autoWrap">10</se:VendorOption>

</se:TextSymbolizer>

…. this will then auto wrap your label. The value of 10, will be the number of characters allowed before wrapping occurs.