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Definitions

Tufte defines two types of ink used to construct a graph:

  • data-ink - the essential non-erasable ink used to present the data
  • non-data-ink - the redundant ink used to elaborate or decorate the graph

The Data-Ink Ratio is defined as the percentage: (100 x Data-ink) / (Total ink used on graphic)