Pro tip: simplify your charts

GB

28 Jul 2023

Often the best way for numerical information to be communicated in a document or a presentation is in a chart. I’ve written before about the need to declutter tables so that the reader/audience can easily see what is important. The same principle of removing the clutter applies to your charts. [Download my short guide](https://www.garybandy.co.uk/uploads/2023/formatting-a-chart.pdf) to learn four steps to make your charts stand out. <img src="https://garybandy.micro.blog/uploads/2023/021fb42cfa.jpg" width="600" height="602" alt>

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Pro tip: simplify your charts

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Do your numbers help your readers or confuse them?

Quick win: One sentence that saves everyone time

Get the first page right

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