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-====== Formatting Figures ======+====== Formatting the Figures ======
  
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-===== Helpful tips=====+===== Helpful tips =====
  
   * Check that the files are suitable for image editing and are of the highest quality available; sometimes you may need more information or original high-resolution files.   * Check that the files are suitable for image editing and are of the highest quality available; sometimes you may need more information or original high-resolution files.
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-===== Some additional points to remember=====+===== Some additional points to remember =====
  
   * Preferred format for image export/saving edited images is .tiff (unless otherwise specified).To export as a .tiff file in Gimp, go to File > Export As > Select File Type By Extension.   * Preferred format for image export/saving edited images is .tiff (unless otherwise specified).To export as a .tiff file in Gimp, go to File > Export As > Select File Type By Extension.
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   * Some journals prefer black and white (greyscale) images unless color is absolutely necessary for that particular image.   * Some journals prefer black and white (greyscale) images unless color is absolutely necessary for that particular image.
   * A sans-serif font such as Arial is generally preferred when embedding text in the image.   * A sans-serif font such as Arial is generally preferred when embedding text in the image.
-  * Ensure consistent font type and size across images for the same manuscript/project.+  * Ensure consistent font type and size across all images.
   * If using objects in the image (arrows, asterisks etc.) ensure that they are consistent in size and usage.   * If using objects in the image (arrows, asterisks etc.) ensure that they are consistent in size and usage.
   * Most journals will also require that any patient identifying information be hidden in images.   * Most journals will also require that any patient identifying information be hidden in images.
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