matplotlib · story645 · Sep 2, 2021 · Sep 2, 2021 · story645 · Sep 2, 2021
diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py b/lib/matplotlib/backend_tools.py
@@ -900,7 +900,7 @@ class ToolHelpBase(ToolBase):
     @staticmethod
     def format_shortcut(key_sequence):
         """
-        Converts a shortcut string from the notation used in rc config to the
+        Convert a shortcut string from the notation used in rc config to the
         standard notation for displaying shortcuts, e.g. 'ctrl+a' -> 'Ctrl+A'.
         """
         return (key_sequence if len(key_sequence) == 1 else

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_wx.py b/lib/matplotlib/backends/backend_wx.py
@@ -592,8 +592,8 @@ def _get_imagesave_wildcards(self):
     @_api.delete_parameter("3.4", "origin")
     def gui_repaint(self, drawDC=None, origin='WX'):
         """
-        Performs update of the displayed image on the GUI canvas, using the
-        supplied wx.PaintDC device context.
+        Update the displayed image on the GUI canvas, using the supplied
+        wx.PaintDC device context.
 
         The 'WXAgg' backend sets origin accordingly.
         """

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/colors.py b/lib/matplotlib/colors.py
@@ -2324,7 +2324,7 @@ def blend_soft_light(self, rgb, intensity):
 
     def blend_overlay(self, rgb, intensity):
         """
-        Combines an rgb image with an intensity map using "overlay" blending.
+        Combine an rgb image with an intensity map using "overlay" blending.
 
         Parameters
         ----------

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/lines.py b/lib/matplotlib/lines.py
@@ -601,7 +601,7 @@ def get_markevery(self):
 
     def set_picker(self, p):
         """
-        Sets the event picker details for the line.
+        Set the event picker details for the line.
 
         Parameters
         ----------
@@ -688,7 +688,7 @@ def recache(self, always=False):
 
     def _transform_path(self, subslice=None):
         """
-        Puts a TransformedPath instance at self._transformed_path;
+        Put a TransformedPath instance at self._transformed_path;
         all invalidation of the transform is then handled by the
         TransformedPath instance.
         """

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/path.py b/lib/matplotlib/path.py
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ def __init__(self, vertices, codes=None, _interpolation_steps=1,
     @classmethod
     def _fast_from_codes_and_verts(cls, verts, codes, internals_from=None):
         """
-        Creates a Path instance without the expense of calling the constructor.
+        Create a Path instance without the expense of calling the constructor.
 
         Parameters
         ----------

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/testing/widgets.py b/lib/matplotlib/testing/widgets.py
@@ -2,15 +2,16 @@
 ========================
 Widget testing utilities
 ========================
-Functions that are useful for testing widgets.
-See also matplotlib.tests.test_widgets
+
+See also :mod:`matplotlib.tests.test_widgets`.
 """
+
 import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
 from unittest import mock
 
 
 def get_ax():
-    """Creates plot and returns its axes"""
+    """Create a plot and return its axes."""
     fig, ax = plt.subplots(1, 1)
     ax.plot([0, 200], [0, 200])
     ax.set_aspect(1.0)

diff --git a/lib/matplotlib/widgets.py b/lib/matplotlib/widgets.py
@@ -2710,7 +2710,7 @@ def onselect(eclick: MouseEvent, erelease: MouseEvent)
 
         - "move": Move the existing shape, default: no modifier.
         - "clear": Clear the current shape, default: "escape".
-        - "square": Makes the shape square, default: "shift".
+        - "square": Make the shape square, default: "shift".
         - "center": Make the initial point the center of the shape,
           default: "ctrl".
 

diff --git a/lib/mpl_toolkits/axisartist/axisline_style.py b/lib/mpl_toolkits/axisartist/axisline_style.py
@@ -9,9 +9,7 @@
 
 class _FancyAxislineStyle:
     class SimpleArrow(FancyArrowPatch):
-        """
-        The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style.
-        """
+        """The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style."""
-        """The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style."""
+        """The artist returned when arrow style is SimpleArrow"""
-        """The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style."""
+        """The artist returned when arrow style is SimpleArrow"""
         _ARROW_STYLE = "->"
 
         def __init__(self, axis_artist, line_path, transform,
@@ -69,9 +67,7 @@ def draw(self, renderer):
             FancyArrowPatch.draw(self, renderer)
 
     class FilledArrow(SimpleArrow):
-        """
-        The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style.
-        """
+        """The artist class that will be returned for SimpleArrow style."""
         _ARROW_STYLE = "-|>"