2.1 Applications

2.2 Components

2.3 Elements

2.4 Language

Analyses

2.3 Data series, headers, chart axes, labels, etc

Unify elements: Data series, chart axes, labels, etc.

Elements of objects like tables, charts, and graphs refer to their components such as axes, labels, rows, columns, and so on. Standardization of the visual aspects of these numerous small elements is an important part of general standardization.

2.3.1

Unify chart elements: data series, axes, and labels

The aim of standardizing the individual elements of various chart types should not only be to attain a uniform appearance, it should be primarily to achieve the most consistent concept of meaning possible.

2.3.2

Unify table elements: headers, columns, and rows

Just like standardization of chart elements, the standardization of table elements not only provides a uniform appearance, it also serves as the basis for a consistent concept of meaning.

2.3.3

Unify page layout: grids, frames, and spaces

Uniform page layout applies to the various types of pages in reports and to the types of exhibit shown in presentations.

2.3.4

Unify colors, lines, and fonts

Standardization of the basic design elements is what is required here. Generally, this pertains to the same aspects that are unified as part of a Corporate Design concept. The elements (axes, labels) of the individual report objects (charts, tables) are designed using the stock of colors, shapes and fonts agreed upon here.