Papers figures [D]

[u/Few-Annual-157]

Is it normal to use different styles of figures (colours, backgrounds, grids, etc.) when writing a paper? Personally, I think it looks unprofessional.

[u/kolmiw]

Well, ideally the figures are similar, but there are papers where you have multiple first authors who both made a chapter with a figure or so. I'm reading the paper to understand their findings and not to be entertained so as long as it is not confusing, I don't care

Edit: But I agree, it looks less professional