思维导图把值编码为中心主题周围的放射枝。1970 年代托尼·博赞普及；更早的放射笔记也存在。
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Rules
- 规则 1 — Use 中心主题周围的放射枝 as one channel, not two.
- 规则 2 — Direct labels beat a distant legend.
- 规则 3 — Do not hide zero. If you break the axis, say so.
- 规则 4 — Colour encodes category or magnitude, not both.
- 规则 5 — Put the claim in the title, not just “思维导图”.
- 规则 6 — Source and period, even in small type.
Palette
- 色板 1 — Categories: distinct hues. Sequences: one hue, changing value.
- 色板 2 — Diverging: a neutral centre, emphasis at both ends.
- 色板 3 — One brand colour plus greys beats a rainbow.
- 色板 4 — Check contrast on a projector and in greyscale print.
Type
- 文字 1 — Tabular figures for numbers. Do not pour body copy into the chart.
- 文字 2 — Titles as sentences; axes as short nouns.
- 文字 3 — For CJK, drop weight one step and leave tracking.
思维导图: honour 中心主题周围的放射枝, and switch when 必须按顺序用证据证明主张时.