org.jfree.chart.labels

## Interface XYItemLabelGenerator

-     public interface XYItemLabelGenerator

  Interface for a label generator for plots that use data from an `XYDataset`.

- - ### Method Summary

    All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
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    `java.lang.String` | `generateLabel(XYDataset dataset, int series, int item)` Generates a label for the specified item.

- - ### Method Detail

    - #### generateLabel

          java.lang.String generateLabel(XYDataset dataset,
                                         int series,
                                         int item)

      Generates a label for the specified item. The label is typically a formatted version of the data value, but any text can be used.
      Parameters:
        `dataset` - the dataset (`null` not permitted).
        `series` - the series index (zero-based).
        `item` - the item index (zero-based).
      Returns:
        The label (possibly `null`).