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AspectRatio

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AspectRatio
is an option for Graphics and related functions which specifies the ratio of height to width for a plot.

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AspectRatio determines the scaling for the final image shape.

AspectRatio->Automatic determines the ratio of height to width from the actual coordinate values in the plot.

AspectRatio->Full specifies that a graphic should be stretched so as to fill out its enclosing region in a Grid or related construct.

Basic Examples (2)

Use numerical values to specify the height-to-width ratio:

Choose the ratio from the actual plot values:

Generalizations & Extensions (2)

Properties & Relations (5)

Possible Issues (2)

Neat Examples (1)

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