Using different colors in a graph or table on a visual aid can be useful.
When used properly, visual aids can add a lot to a speech or presentation. Visual aids grab the audience's attention in a way that audio sometimes cannot. A visual aid can bring an idea to life, particularly those ideas that are difficult to imagine. Using color in a visual aid can make it more interesting and pleasing to the eye. Color can also be practically applied to create a visual separation of the different topic matters.
Instructions
1. Pick a color theme for the visual aids in your presentation and stick to it. For example, you are using a PowerPoint slide presentation, make the background color and the main lettering consistent on each slide. This will create cohesiveness within your presentation. Also, pick a color scheme that fits with the topic matter. For example, if you are giving a presentation on the retail market at Christmastime, use red and green in your presentation. This will keep the audience interested and continually remind them of the topic at hand.
2. Use colors in graphs and charts to separate the various components. For example, in a pie graph made up of five sections, use five very different colors to represent each section of the graph. Avoid using colors that are similar to each other, such as magenta and purple. This could confuse the audience members who have trouble telling the difference between the two similar colors.
3. Avoid using the color red for lettering on visual aids, as it can be difficult to see. The best colors for lettering are dark, with a light-colored background to contrast against. Light-colored lettering also works, as long as it is on a dark-colored background.
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