How do we handle graphs with multiple layers of data?

Question

How do we handle graphs with multiple layers of data?

Answer

One way to approach this scenario would be to send the user to a new page with a more detailed description of each layer. This method is preferred over alternative text because multiple layers of data are a lot of content to consume at once — especially since screen readers read content as a single string. Sending users to a new page allows for better data digestion. This data can be displayed via tables, longer paragraphs, or bullet points, depending on the data type.

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