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Format
Format
Rule: Use a line width of 1.25 pt (PowerPoint) or 4 pt (Adobe Illustrator).
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Don't:
Two types of line endings
Two types of line endings
Dots at the end of lines connecting to figure labels
Dots at the end of lines connecting to figure labels
Rule: Use a small dot size for line endings (30% width in Adobe Illustrator).
Example: Use them for lines connecting to figure labels.
Arrowheads at the end of lines
Arrowheads at the end of lines
Rule: Use a middle arrowhead size.
Examples: Use this size for arrows in X-rays, flowcharts, and diagrams.
Mind the gap!
Click this link to find further information on how to create diagrams and flowcharts.
Alignment
Alignment
Rule: Try to keep lines parallel, or at least partly parallel.
Mind the gap!
In rare cases, you can use a 90° angle for a line, but please try to avoid this as much as possible.
Colors
Colors
Rule: The color of lines should be Raccoon 900.
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Don't:
Exception: When using really dark illustrations (e.g., arrows in X-rays), choose Le Frog 600.
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Don't:
Labels and Text
Labels and Text
Mind the gap!
For information about labels and text, take a look here.
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