Re: [Gnuplot-info] Problems using 'set key on outside box'

[Hans-Bernhard B. <HBB...@t-...>]

Schlupp wrote:
> I'd like to have some margin between it. Is there a
> possibility to add it? Or do I have to use 'set key at ...' ? 

Yes.

> b) When the key moves from inside to outside of the plotting area, the width
> of the latter one shrinks 

Of course it does.  Space doesn't just come from nowhere.

> Maybe this can be done by adding 'set size 1.2,1'?

Not really.  But you can use the 'size' option of your terminal driver. 
  That's what it's for.