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matplotlib.artist.Artist.set_mouseover#

Artist.set_mouseover(mouseover)[source]#

Set whether this artist is queried for custom context information when the mouse cursor moves over it.

Parameters:
mouseoverbool

See also

get_cursor_data
ToolCursorPosition
NavigationToolbar2
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  • Artist.set_mouseover()

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