Learn about some of the tensions and tradeoffs related to text layout, as well as some digital-first technologies aiming to assist with visual tracking for readers of all kinds.
9. Line spacing
If line spacing is too tight, then text is
difficult to read, even for readers with good
vision and no cognitive, neurological, or
other challenges. This is especially true on
mobile, where paragraphs tend to be “taller”
as opposed to “wider.”
Prior Research
10. If line spacing is exaggerated, paragraphs
will be difficult to read because our eyes are
used to tracking at a certain angle when
moving from right to left. When the spacing
is increased too much, the expected angle
is not correct. Also, too much scrolling!
Prior Research
11. When lines are too long, the distance to travel during a “return sweep” is very long,
which makes this task difficult. Researchers studied this problem in the past, as
monitors grew larger and larger. Because mobile devices have small screens, we
rarely have issues with lines being too wide on these devices.
Prior Research
Line length
12. Having short
lines is helpful
in reducing the
distance of
each return
sweep, but it
makes
reading on
mobile
burdensome
because it
requires
frequent
scrolling
Prior Research
Line length
13. Word Highlighting
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation
Color-Assisted Visual Tracking
Mobile Browsers with Extensions
New Technologies
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can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human
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round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re
not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote
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can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human
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can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human
race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world,
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round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re
not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote
them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you
can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human
race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world,
are the ones who do.