plotly / plotly/plotly.py

Enhancement Request: Improve Subplot Layout to Prevent Overlapping Titles and Axes

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Description

I want to express my appreciation for the Plotly library; it's an incredibly powerful tool for data visualization. However, I've encountered some challenges when working with subplots.

In the current implementation, subplot titles often overlap with other subplot axes, especially in complex visualizations with multiple subplots. This overlap can make it difficult to clearly interpret the data and detracts from the overall presentation quality of the graphs.

Proposed Solution:

I suggest incorporating a feature that allows for more intuitive and automatic spacing between subplots, similar to the functionality found in the patchworklib library. This feature would automatically adjust the space allocated to each subplot, considering titles and axis labels, to prevent overlap and improve the overall readability and aesthetics of the plots.

Thank you for considering this request, and I look forward to seeing how Plotly continues to evolve.

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Research direction

The request does not identify files, tests, or an entry point in plotly.py. Start by locating the subplot layout implementation and existing spacing tests, then define how automatic spacing should account for subplot titles and axis labels 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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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