What happens if you call mplcursors.cursor() without any arguments on a matplotlib figure with multiple plot elements?

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Matplotlib - Interactive Features

What happens if you call mplcursors.cursor() without any arguments on a matplotlib figure with multiple plot elements?

AIt disables all hover labels in the figure

BIt raises a TypeError due to missing required argument

CIt attaches hover labels only to the last plotted element

DIt attaches hover labels to all visible artists in the current figure

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall default behavior of mplcursors.cursor()
When called without arguments, it attaches to all visible artists in the current figure.
Step 2: Check other options for correctness
No error is raised; it does not limit to last element or disable labels.
Final Answer:
It attaches hover labels to all visible artists in the current figure -> Option D
Quick Check:
No argument call = all artists targeted [OK]

Quick Trick: No-argument cursor() targets all visible plot elements [OK]

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