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Gridlines

X-axis gridlines only and zero line if needed.

Gridlines should be behind the bars.

Range plots do not need horizontal guides.

Spacing

Lines should be evenly spaced, with enough space to accommodate category labels. Category labels should be centrally aligned to each line.

The centre of each category should be 40px apart.

Labelling

Right align category labels, left align group titles if applicable.

Direct labelling

Use direct labelling unless there's a particularly high number of data points.

They should have a standard legend.

Data

Item Stroke weight Stroke style ONS colour name Colour hex value Opacity
Connecting line 3px Solid Grey 30 C6C6C6 100
Item Diameter Shape
First data point 12px Circle
Second data point 10px sides Diamond