How to left align key text in gnuplot?

Question

By default, gnuplot aligns keys on right. Since I'm putting the legend on the top right section, I'd like to align them on left.

Answer 1

You can use the Left keyword to the set key command:

set key Left

Type ? key at the gnuplot command line for more details on messing with the key.

Answer 2

For aligning the labels as well:

set key reverse Left