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# O.3 Examples of Contour Label Placement

We will demonstrate the use of these options with a few simple examples. First, we will contour a subset of the global geoid data used in GMT Example 01; the region selected encompasses the world's strongest ``geoid dipole'': the Indian Low and the New Guinea High.

Subsections

- O.3.1 Equidistant labels
- O.3.2 Fixed number of labels
- O.3.3 Prescribed label placements
- O.3.4 Label placement at simple line intersections
- O.3.5 Label placement at general line intersections

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