What is the role of titles and labels in visuals?

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Titles and labels provide context and make visuals self-explanatory.
A clear title should state the key message, not just the metric name.
For example, “Sales Declined by 8% in Q3” is better than “Quarterly Sales.”
Axis labels clarify units like revenue in lakhs or percentage growth.
In one project, missing labels caused confusion about whether values were monthly or yearly.
Data labels help when exact values are important.
But overusing them can create clutter.
Proper titles and labels improve clarity, accuracy, and stakeholder understanding.

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