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In QGIS 3.22.8 I have 100s of linear features on a map. I want to label them horizontally, but don't want the label sitting over the line. I can find the Horizontal placement setting, but no offset setting.

Currently, my labels look like this:

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How can I shift these labels to the right so the text starts next to the line feature? I'm not keen to use workarounds, such as padding the label text with a load of white space before the text.

My label settings:

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    Have you tried changing the Label Anchoring settings (in the middle of the Placement tab)?
    – Bera
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 17:58
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    If no better answer you can manually place each label (obviously this is only doable for a reasonable number of label)
    – J.R
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 18:05
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    @BERA label anchoring only sets where on the line the label will be (start middle or end). There's no offsetting there.
    – Theo F
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 19:31
  • @J.R sure, but looking for a solution for 100s of features. Will clarify in OP
    – Theo F
    Commented Feb 3, 2023 at 19:32

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Use a label placement based on Geometry Generator: create a (small) buffer around the lines and use placement Outside Polygons.

How to do:

In Placement settings, set the Mode to Outside Polygons, then check the box next to Geoemtry Generator and add this expression: buffer($geometry, 0.6) and below select Polygon/MultiPolygon. Change the size of 0.6 to fit your needs.

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