The Matplotlib FAQ

Release:3.0.3 Date:February 28, 2019

Frequently asked questions about matplotlib

• Installation
  • Report a compilation problem
  • matplotlib compiled fine, but nothing shows up when I use it
  • How to completely remove Matplotlib
  • Linux Notes
  • OSX Notes
  • Install from source
• How-To
  • Plotting: howto
  • Contributing: howto
  • Matplotlib in a web application server
  • Search examples
  • Cite Matplotlib
• Troubleshooting
  • Obtaining Matplotlib version
  • matplotlib install location
  • matplotlib configuration and cache directory locations
  • Getting help
  • Problems with recent git versions
• Environment Variables
  • Setting environment variables in Linux and OS-X
  • Setting environment variables in windows
• Working with Matplotlib in Virtual environments
• Working with Matplotlib on OSX
  • Introduction