plotly / plotly/plotly.js

`Hovertemplate` will block the point due to the lack of `top` and `bottom` side

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Description

Sometimes the hovertemplate will block the point because the hovertemplate is only positioned on the left or right side.

See the GIF below:
https://plotly.com/javascript/hover-text-and-formatting/#advanced-hovertemplate

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the behavior shown in the advanced hovertemplate example and the attached GIF. Trace how hovertemplate placement chooses the left or right side and identify where top and bottom placement would be handled. Done means the hovertemplate no longer blocks the point and can be positioned on all relevant sides.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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