Dynamic Label

[Bikram Sedhai]

Hi there,

I have a quick question.

What is the easiest way to display labels only for selected features in QGIS?

I’m working with a large point layer that contains many attributes. I would like to inspect features more effectively so that when I select a point, only that feature shows a label with specific fields I’m interested in.

Is this possible, and if so, what is the best approach to achieve it?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Bikram

[Colin Mazengarb]

Hi Bikram,

There is a simple solution if I understand your question correctly.

Use rule-based labelling and in the filter use the is_selected() variable as shown below

Your label can have as many fields as you want based on an expression which I am sure you know how.

Hoping this helps

Colin

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[Bikram Sedhai]

That was quite easy 😀😀 

Thanks Colin! 

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[Colin Mazengarb]

Happy to help. Building a supportive community is exactly what this group is for. 

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On 15 May 2026, at 11:50 am, Bikram Sedhai <bikram...@gmail.com> wrote:



That was quite easy 😀😀 

Thanks Colin! 

On Fri, 15 May 2026 at 08:57, Colin Mazengarb <colin...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Bikram,

There is a simple solution if I understand your question correctly.

Use rule-based labelling and in the filter use the is_selected() variable as shown below

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