Where can I find documentation on AxesSubplot in Matplotlib?

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In looking for answer to Matplotlib get subplot (axes) size? , I've realized that the ax1, ax2 variables there are of class AxesSubplot.

However, I cannot find any documentation on this anywhere - for instance:

https://matplotlib.org/3.1.1/search.html?q=axessubplot&check_keywords=yes&area=default

results with:

Your search did not match any documents

So, is AxesSubplot class properties and methods documented anywhere; and if not, which is the right source file to consult, to find its API?

ImportanceOfBeingErnest · Accepted Answer · 2019-11-22 14:02:07Z

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An AxesSubplot is an object that is created on the fly when creating subplots in matplotlib. It hence has no documentation. But for most practical purposes it's identical to the usual Axes.

In addition it has methods of SubplotBase available.

edited Nov 22, 2019 at 14:02

answered Nov 22, 2019 at 13:34

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sdbbs Over a year ago

Many thanks, @ImportanceOfBeingErnest - great to have this documented. That was my first guess too, but I saw the Axes page has position under "Other optional keyword arguments", and I tried to print ax1.position, and got AttributeError: 'AxesSubplot' object has no attribute 'position' - which confused me, and is the reason why I ended up asking this question.

ImportanceOfBeingErnest Over a year ago

Yes, if position is an "optional keyword argument", it means Axes(..., position=...) is valid. If you click on that you are directed to the method: ax.set_position (equally you can use ax.get_position).

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