Backport PR #28377: DOC: Clarify scope of wrap.

ksunden · meeseeksmachine · commit 35f38de23599 · 2024-06-12T21:20:38.000Z
diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/text.py b/lib/matplotlib/text.py
@@ -606,6 +606,10 @@ def set_wrap(self, wrap):
         """
         Set whether the text can be wrapped.
 
+        Wrapping makes sure the text is completely within the figure box, i.e.
+        it does not extend beyond the drawing area. It does not take into
+        account any other artists.
+
         Parameters
         ----------
         wrap : bool
