Why does the ```vspace``` command not work with PSfrag?

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When loading in eps graphs, I wanted to shift the positions of the axis labels, and I found I could achieve that with PSfrag (something like psfrag{label}{hspace{1em}label}).  I've found that this works with hspace but not vspace.  I now know that instead of vspace, I should use raisebox{1em}{label}, thanks to this lovely answer.  Does anyone know why?

David Carlisle · Accepted Answer

A psfrag replacement is essentially set in an mbox so a horizontal mode contsruct, as always in such a construct vertical mode material doesn't work, although you could nest a parbox to get into vertical mode and add a vertical material. or more simply you could use raisebox{10pt}{...} rather than using vspace

Correct answer by David Carlisle on March 9, 2021

Why does the ```vspace``` command not work with PSfrag?

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