Update error bar widths automatically on figure resize

Add callback to the current axis to maintain a sensible error bar width on zooming.

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The Matlab errorbar() function produces error bars with a fixed width in axis units. This makes it hard to zoom in on the plot. This code cleans up the behavior on zooming.

Cite As

Chris Rodgers (2026). Update error bar widths automatically on figure resize (https://se.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/33734-update-error-bar-widths-automatically-on-figure-resize), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired by: Adjust error bar width

Inspired: superbar

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

Include errorbar_tick.m in the zip file for convenience.

1.0.0.0