Merge pull request #28385 from meeseeksmachine/auto-backport-of-pr-28377-on-v3.9.x

timhoffm · web-flow · commit a6c44d8bc856 · 2024-06-13T07:00:49.000+02:00
Backport PR #28377 on branch v3.9.x (DOC: Clarify scope of wrap.)
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
