Key points: ● Have the text in your figures proofread before converting them into an image. ● Remember to translate the text in your figures if you have created them using your first language. ● Check whether you need to use points or commas as decimal separators in your data points. ● Take care when copying or re-sizing your images. Figure preparation is not always within your control, especially when you are working with co-authors! It’s also easy to overlook your data pres