What is cross-highlighting?

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Cross-highlighting occurs when selecting a data point in one visual highlights related portions in another visual instead of fully filtering it.
The selected portion is emphasized, while the remaining data stays visible in a faded state.
This allows users to compare selected data against the overall context.
In one project, selecting a product category highlighted its contribution within total regional sales.
Unlike cross-filtering, it does not remove other data from the visual.
It supports comparative analysis within the same chart.
Cross-highlighting improves insight without losing overall perspective.

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