Graphics

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...by students Terms Graphics: Illustrations, visual aids: Tables and figures: Charts/graphs: Technical drawing: ==Why Do You Want to Use Special Fonts, Colour, and Graphics?== Special fonts, colour, and graphics: 1) Simplify Ideas Ideas are simplified by cutting down the amount of words used. 2) Reinforce Ideas Ideas are emphasized with the use of special fonts, colour, and graphics because they are distinctive from the rest of the document. 3) Create Interest Because you are using special fonts, colour, and graphics, the audience's attention will be drawn to the area that is unique from the rest of the document. 4) Graphics are Universal A graphical representation of an object is a universal language that can be understood no matter what country you are from or what language you speak. Graphics have been used since the beginning of time with the use of cave drawings. Using Fonts Font Types Font Guidelines Remember the Reader’s or Company’s Preferences Consider the Reason Why You’re Changing Fonts Consider Your Document Layout Remember the Document’s Purpose Consider Your Document’s Tone Using Colour Cost and Time of Using Colour Is there a budget? Who will receive the document? Are there alternative options? Create a Colour Style Sheet Help the audience read and retain the document’s message Accentuate important data Make colours noticeable Colour Guidelines Use colours that will have your audience reacting positively Use colours that compliment your company’s logo Use dark or textured backgrounds sparingly Use colours according to your medium Using Graphics Graphic Guidelines Refer to graphics in the text Plan where to place graphics in your document Place graphics vertically Specific Guidelines for Eight Graphics Using Pie Charts Using Bar Charts Using Line Charts Using Schedule Charts Using Flow Charts Using Organization Charts Using Technical Drawings Using Tables ==Misuse of Graphics==