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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Location of y-axis

Locate the y-axis on the left or the right of the chart area. Place it on the right if the most recent values are the most interesting or relevant. Otherwise, put it on the left of the chart.