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Hierarchy

Used to portray the elements of a system, organization, or concept from its highest position to the lowest. Connecting lines explain the relationship between different objects.

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Types

Types are variations or derivatives of an individual element. They can help you choose what to include in your design.
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Interaction States

Interaction states communicate the status of an element on the user interface. Consider all of the following states when designing this element:
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Chart Features

For this particular visualization, you may consider these additional features.
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Area Range

Used to show the delta or difference between two values.
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Percentage Bar

Used to represent percentages instead of values.
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Comparative Bar

Used to compare two sets of data on the same axis.
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Sankey Diagram

Used to display flows and their quantities in proportion to one another, using the width of arrows or lines to show their magnitudes.
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