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Visual Aids

There is some consensus that pictures about concrete objects and events are understood more quickly, while words are favored when depth and clarity of comprehension are demanded, such as communicating abstract ideas. But this isn't enough to decide between the two.

A rule that could be applied to information in general just doesn't exist. What has come through in many studies is that combinations of pictures and words are more effective than either alone. (Richard Saul Wurman, Follow the Yellow Brick Road)

Graphics - the ability to make pie charts and bar graphs, which are the universal business method for making abstract concepts, such as "three", comprehensible to morons like your boss. (Dave Barry)

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