# Matplotlib Installation Matplotlib is a widely used Python library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations. It can be installed using `pip`, Python's package manager. ## Prerequisites Before installing Matplotlib, ensure you have Python installed on your system. You can download and install Python from the [official Python website](https://www.python.org/). ## Installation Steps 1. **Install Matplotlib**: Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command to install Matplotlib using `pip`: ```bash pip install matplotlib ``` 2. **Verify Installation**: After installation, you can verify if Matplotlib is installed correctly by importing it in a Python environment: ```python import matplotlib print(matplotlib.__version__) ``` Output: ``` 3.4.3 ```