Thirteen Types of Graphics Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 5th ed.
Use the following graphics for displaying data: Tables Bar graphs Pictographs Line graphs Pie charts
Use the following graphics to show how something looks or is constructed: Photographs Drawings Screen shots
Use the following graphics to show how to do something: Photographs Drawings
Use the following graphics to explain a process: Flow charts Diagrams
Use the following graphics to provide management information: Organizational charts Schedule charts Budget statements
Technical Communication. Read more about types of graphics in “Reference Guide: Thirteen Types of Graphics” in Technical Communication.