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Web
Site Text Layout Tutorial
When
using text on a site it is best to use short paragraphs, small
chunks of text, or bullet points, as most web users tend to scan
a web page for the information they are after rather than read
each line of text.
Try to make the page as visually appealing as possible and well
structured and organised, as this will attract the users eye and
make the page look more interesting.
A solid block of text, or a cluttered one with
bright graphics or text is not
very inviting.
A lack of contrast, or too
much can make a page difficult to read. Also be careful with
background images obstructing any text.
Avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS or large chunks, as this does
not look good and is 50% slower to read than lower case letters.
Layout text in small chunks or in columns much like a newspaper
and with a few well-placed images you can make an otherwise dull
looking web page look more interesting.
Choosing the right font and size is also very important to the
way your site looks. If your site is mainly text then you need
to use a font that is easy to read. The biggest problem with
choosing the right font is that the font must be installed on
the users machine. Have a look at the article on
Fonts and
Typefaces for web safe fonts.
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