Hello All,
I want legends to be positioned below the graph (outside), but in two or three rows accordingly, such that they do not extend beyond the vertical boundaries of the graph. Can anyone please help with this?
Thanks.
There are two main approaches to position legends below the graph (outside) in Mathematica:
1. Using PlotLegends with Placed
This method utilizes the built-in PlotLegends function and the Placed option for legend placement.
Here's how it works:
Code snippet
yourPlot = Plot[Sin[x], {x, 0, Pi}] legend = LineLegend[{"Sin[x]"}]; (* Create your legend *) finalPlot = Show[yourPlot, Legend -> Placed[legend, Below]] (* Place legend below *)
Use code with caution.
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In this example:
- yourPlot represents your actual plot.
- legend is created using LineLegend (or other legend types like PointLegend).
- Show combines the plot and legend.
- Placed[legend, Below] positions the legend below the plot area.
2. Using the PlotLegends package
For more control over legend placement, consider using the PlotLegends package:
Code snippet
Needs["PlotLegends`"] yourPlot = Plot[Sin[x], {x, 0, Pi}] legend = LineLegend[{"Sin[x]"}]; finalPlot = Show[yourPlot, Legend -> LegendPosition[{0, -1.2}]] (* Place at {x, y} coordinates *)
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This approach offers finer control:
- Needs["PlotLegends"]` loads the package.
- LegendPosition[{0, -1.2}] positions the legend's lower-left corner at {0, -1.2} coordinates.{0} represents the horizontal position (often left at 0). -1.2 places the legend 1.2 units below the plot area (adjust as needed).
Remember to replace yourPlot and legend with your specific plot and legend creation code.
These methods allow you to effectively position legends below your graph in Mathematica. Choose the approach that best suits your needs and desired level of control.
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