docs: adding explanation for color in set_facecolor
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lib/matplotlib/axes/_base.py
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| color : color | |||
| color : color defined by string name, char abbreviation or hex, see :doc:`gallery/color/named_colors` | |||
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So we have many of these, where color : color.
I think there is an argument for adding links:
color : color; see :ref:`colors_def`
would be a better link (resolves to https://matplotlib.org/stable/users/explain/colors/colors.html).
I know this was discussed before, but I forget the resolution. @timhoffm is the API documentation lead.
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Right so I think the suggestion above is fine.
Bonus points if this PR searches and replaces the other instances
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I can do it tomorrow...
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btw, there are also many cases like
color : color
Color for axis pane.
shall this be also extended?
color : color; see :ref:`colors_def`
Color for axis pane.
or
color : color
Color for axis pane. See :ref:`colors_def`.
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I think that the failed codecov is irrelevant in this case :) |
The role is intended to be used for type references in
docstrings like
```
Parameters
----------
color : :mpltype:`color`
```
It is easily extendable to other types.
The naming `mpltype` was a quick choice. I'm open to better names.
This PR contains one example usage in `widgets.Button` so that one can
see the effect in the built docs. Systematic application
throughout the codebase should be deferred to a separate PR.
Closes matplotlib#24859.
Formalizes matplotlib#27164.
The role is intended to be used for type references in
docstrings like
```
Parameters
----------
color : :mpltype:`color`
```
It is easily extendable to other types.
The naming `mpltype` was a quick choice. I'm open to better names.
This PR contains one example usage in `widgets.Button` so that one can
see the effect in the built docs. Systematic application
throughout the codebase should be deferred to a separate PR.
Closes matplotlib#24859.
Formalizes matplotlib#27164.
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Please wait for #27200. |
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I don't think this needs to wait for #27200 - it's a simple search and replace if we decide to add a new custom role, whereas this greatly improves things with or without that feature. |
PR summary
Adding explanation what the color means in
set_facecolorPR checklist