Recall which chart type fits common reporting comparisons.
Trend over time or category ranking? The reader’s comparison task chooses the chart. “The pie chart looks more executive.” A report compares six channels with small differences. Better response “A sorted bar chart will make the channel differences readable; the executive version should reduce effort, not add style.” Choosing a familiar executive-looking shape over readability. It reframes polish as speed of comprehension. When is a table better than a chart? When exact lookup matters more than seeing a pattern. Use tables for account lists, owners, dates, and audit detail. What should color do in a reporting chart? Highlight the message…
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