Definition & Meaning | English word CHARTJUNK
CHARTJUNK
Definitions of CHARTJUNK
- Unnecessary or distracting visual elements included in charts and graphs.
Number of letters
9
Is palindrome
No
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Examples of Using CHARTJUNK in a Sentence
- Examples of unnecessary elements that might be called chartjunk include heavy or dark grid lines, unnecessary text, inappropriately complex or gimmicky font faces, ornamented chart axes, and display frames, pictures, backgrounds or icons within data graphs, ornamental shading and unnecessary dimensions.
- According to Tufte, chartjunk refers to the extraneous interior decoration of the graphic that does not enhance the message or gratuitous three-dimensional or perspective effects.
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