Figures - Do you use images to reduce the words?
Updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] 1 year ago. See history
"An image is worth a thousand words" is a timeless saying that underscores the power of visual communication. Images can convey complex ideas, emotions, and information more efficiently and effectively than text alone. They capture attention, enhance understanding, and improve retention.
Therefore, whenever possible, replace text with images to create more engaging and impactful content. By doing so, you can simplify your message, appeal to visual learners, and make your communication more memorable.
You then have this pretty white flower with a green stem standing on a water pond. It is beautiful.
❌ Figure: Bad example - A text describing a flower
✅ Figure: Good example - A picture of a flower is way better
What else can you do?
- Use good captions - See Do you add useful and bold figure text (aka a caption) to avoid a lot of text over images?
- Use good markup - See Do you use the right HTML/CSS code to add the useful figure/caption?