plotly / plotly/plotly.js

add option for users to display node labels in boxes in Sankey charts

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Description

Hi,
I was wondering if you plan to add the option for users to display node labels in small boxes, like in the example below:

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I couldn't find anything in the documentation to achieve this. Currently, the labels only appear with a white shadow, which becomes barely readable when using dark node colors:

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Hadrien

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No files or tests are named. Start by locating the Sankey chart label rendering and related documentation, then check how label styling options are exposed. Done means users can choose boxed node labels that remain readable on dark node colors, with the option documented.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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