Re: [Matplotlib-users] Text size

On Monday 05 September 2005 8:43 am, Howey, David A wrote:
> Can anyone help with this?
> Thanks
> Dave

Try changing the text size in your matplotlibrc file.

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> Howey, David A
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> Subject: [Matplotlib-users] Text size
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> I'm trying to change the font size of the x and y tick numbers on some
> plots but finding it a bit tricky - would appreciate some input from a
> seasoned matplotlib user.
>
> Basically, I like the way matlab sizes the text on its plots. This is
> best illustrated by looking at pages 6 and 7 of the matplotlib user
> guide. On page 6 is a matlab plot, and page 7, the matplotlib
> equivalent. The matlab plot has nice small numbers on the axes, whereas
> the matplotlib plot has quite big, chunky numbers. Is there any easy way
> to permanently force matplotlib to render the axis numbering with
> smaller numbers, more like the matlab example?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave Howey

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