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Gephi Cookbook

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Gephi Cookbook

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Gephi Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgments
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Using the Label Adjust layout algorithm


As the name suggests, the Label Adjust layout algorithm is used to adjust the layout of the labels in the graph. This might come in handy when dealing with dense graphs with a large number of nodes where it becomes necessary to distinguish and be able to read the label distinctly. This algorithm is usually used in conjugation with other algorithms wherein the other algorithm defines the layout of the network and Label Adjust layout algorithm then helps to adjust the labels in the resulting layout.

How to do it…

Using the Les Misérables network, we will explain how to use the Label Adjust layout algorithm to obtain a new version of the network where labels can be read clearly. The steps remain the same for any other network, too. So, let's get started.

  1. Load the Les Misérables graph in Gephi.

  2. In the Layout panel, click on the drop-down menu that says ---Choose a layout.

  3. From the drop-down menu, select Label Adjust. Hit Run.

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