Table of contents

  1. Keep it simple (KISS)
  2. Chart size
  3. Number of lines per chart
  4. Location of y-axis
  5. Gridlines and unit intervals
  6. Gaps between bars
  7. Borders and backgrounds
  8. 3D and other chart effects

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Chart size

The chart should not feel separate from the main content (article or bulletin). Use the same font type and size for charts as the body font in the surrounding text.

Unemployed adults age 16 to 64 by region
England, 1993

Unemployed adults age 16 to 64 by region
England, 1993

Unemployed adults age 16 to 64 by region
England, 1993