Add indicators for at-a-glance understanding


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Add indicators for “at-a-glance” understanding

In a report that contains extensive data, how can action-items be quickly highlighted and addressed?

Indicator symbols are a great method to determine, at-a-glance, which project items need attention.

Here are a few tips on using indicator symbols:

Use distinct shapes and colors to clearly separate one indicator from another.
Rely on the indicator’s shape, not color, when printing to black & white.
Clearly define the indicators in a legend.
Use logical symbols, such as check-marks for completed activities.
Display “pie fills” to show percent complete.

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