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How to Add Alt Text to a Data Visualization (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Sethna
how to add alt text to a data visualization

To add alt text to a data visualization, write one sentence that names the chart type, the subject, the time period and the trend, … Read more

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How to Make Charts Accessible for Color Blind Readers (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Theo Candless
how to make charts accessible for color blind readers

To make charts accessible for color blind readers, stop letting color carry meaning on its own: pick a palette built for color vision deficiency, … Read more

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How to Pick Colors for Data Visualizations: Tips for 2026

October 3, 2026 by Theo Candless
how to pick colors for data visualizations

To pick colors for data visualizations, first work out whether your data is unordered categories, values on a scale, or values sitting either side … Read more

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How to Choose the Right Chart Type for Your Data (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Theo Candless
how to choose the right chart type for your data

Start with the question your story is trying to answer, then match the shape of your data to a simple visual form, and only … Read more

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How to Build a Timeline for a News Article: 7 Steps (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Theo Candless
how to build a timeline for a news article

A news timeline is an interactive graphic that puts a story’s events in date order, with a line of text and media for each … Read more

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