mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-gl-js

Slanted text

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Description

Some maps are using slanted text, including text slanted to the left(!):

![slanted](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/52399/37296272-bc897ec0-261a-11e8-8372-caae1dcb3309.png)

While slanted text isn't considered good typographic style, we could add slanting to achieve this visual effect.

/cc @natslaughter @nickidlugash

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Research direction

The issue includes only a screenshot and a request to support text slanting, including leftward slanting; no file or test is named. Start by reproducing the pictured map and tracing the text-rendering path, then verify that both slant directions produce the requested visual effect without breaking existing labels.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
computer-graphics, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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