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# series.contour.dataLabels.alignTo

Alignment method for data labels. If set to `plotEdges`, the labels are aligned within the plot area in the direction of the y-axis. So in a regular column chart, the labels are aligned vertically according to the `verticalAlign` setting. In a bar chart, which is inverted, the labels are aligned horizontally according to the `align` setting. Applies to cartesian series only.