I identified six major changes to reduce clutter. Let’s discuss each. 1. Remove chart border Chart borders are usually unnecessary, as we covered in our discussion of the Gestalt principle of closure. Instead, think about using white space to differentiate the visual from other elements on the page as needed. 2. Remove gridlines If you think it will be helpful for your audience to trace their finger from the data to the axis, or you feel that your data will be more effectively processed, you can leave the gridlines. But make them thin and use a light color like grey. Do not let them compete
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Six ways to eliminate clutter
