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Defaults are good for quick and disposable charts. However, when the audience extends beyond yourself, it’s time to customize around purpose.

Default visualization settings are useful when it’s just you analyzing data. However, visual focus is better when it’s time to present.

Defaults are generalizations to fit many datasets, which means you usually get barebone charts. For analysis, all well and good. However, data graphics for presentation require more care after the initial output.