How should white space be used in tables?

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White space, or the blank areas around table items, also serves as a visual cue to the reader. More space between items tells the reader they are separate, and less space implies that items are grouped or related in some way. Consider both horizontal and vertical spacing when laying out a table. Vertical spacing includes areas above and below headings, as well as the space between data and surrounding lines. Horizontal spacing is primarily the space between columns of text and between text and borderlines. Also consider the proportion of white space to positive space. The data should not be so spaced out that it is difficult to follow or so cramped that it looks trapped. Keep columns close together; do not spread them out more than is necessary. If the columns must be spread out to fit a particular area, such as the width of a page, use a graphic device such as a line or screen to guide the reader's eye across the row.

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