On click get x axis value on an empty graph

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Is it possible to get exact x value on click on an empty graph? please some one help me!!!

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There’s no native and no easy way way to do this at the moment.

Here’s a hacky solution: http://codepen.io/etpinard/pen/EyydEj but use it at your own risk.

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Hello Etienne,
Thanks for the reply!!!
out put of your code PEN gives UNDEFINED values please check!!

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I am sorry !! it is working !!
This is exactly what i am looking for!!thanks for the help

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Here’s another Hacky solution, but reliable coordinates even if you zoom/pan: http://codepen.io/destrada/pen/ZeZmQO
*This is in the ‘scattergl’ plot