# JS API Reference

# Welcome to the Highcharts JS Options Reference

These pages outline the chart configuration options, and the methods and properties of Highcharts objects.

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# plotOptions.wordcloud.placementStrategy

This option decides which algorithm is used for placement, and rotation of a word. The choice of algorith is therefore a crucial part of the resulting layout of the wordcloud. It is possible for users to add their own custom placement strategies for use in word cloud. Read more about it in our documentation