# Set background of edge labels

**URL:** <https://forum.graphviz.org/t/set-background-of-edge-labels/3372>\
**Category:** Help\
**Created:** [June 13, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.graphviz.org/t/set-background-of-edge-labels/3372 "2026-06-13T14:41:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.graphviz.org/t/set-background-of-edge-labels/3372/10 "2026-06-23T11:47:03Z")

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You’re right, I have no basis to say the SVG was generated on one machine and viewed in another.

It’s better to say, “Graphviz generates host / renderer dependent SVG.” For example on a given machine, Graphviz might use system fonts while other programs (like Chrome, Microsoft Office, Inkscape, and Adobe Illustrator) might each have their own additional fonts.

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