python - How do I add space between the ticklabels and the axes in matplotlib?

Question

I've increased the font of my ticklabels successfully, but now they're too close to the axis. I'd like to add a little breathing room between the ticklabels and the axis.

Answer 1

If you don't want to change the spacing globally (by editing your rcParams), and want a cleaner approach, try this:

ax.tick_params(axis='both', which='major', pad=15)

or for just x axis

ax.tick_params(axis='x', which='major', pad=15)