Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?
A) You should simplify complex information via visuals.
B) You should place all the visuals in an appendix to improve readability
C) You should emphasize the negative news contained in visuals so that the message retains its credibility.
D) You should ensure that the visuals accompanying a message use the we-viewpoint.
E) You should de-emphasize the positive contents of visuals so that the message appears balanced.

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It is important to use visuals to simplify complex information and make it easier to understand. This is one of the primary benefits of using visuals in a document. The other choices, such as placing visuals in an appendix, emphasizing negative news in visuals or using the we-viewpoint are not general guidelines for selecting visuals. Also, de-emphasizing positive contents would simply detract from the message, making it less effective.

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