plotly / plotly/plotly.py

enable control of Hoverlabel box position

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Description

It would be nice if we can control the hoverlabel box position for any type of charts:

  • As the box does not move, only the values would be modified.
  • Like the legends, it would be great if we have the possibility to get the hoverlabel box outside from the chart area.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked Plotly forum and Stack Overflow discussions to understand the requested hoverlabel positioning behavior. The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; define the supported positioning scope and verify the behavior across chart types before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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