Gridlines

• Y axis gridlines (and zero line if needed)
• X axis ticks only

Gridlines should follow the standard gridline format

Labelling

Direct labelling

In general, where a line chart has more than one line the lines should be labelled directly. In some exceptions a legend can be used. For example:

• where two lines finish at the same point
• in a combined bar and line chart
• where the category names are long
• on mobile, where there is less room

The following text is under review

With direct labels:

• Don't use connecting lines to link direct labels to data lines

Axis titles