Point 18

Line Length

Which line length do people prefer? Short/Medium 45 to 75 characters per line Long100 characters or more

It Depends: SpeedPeople read faster with a longer line length. PreferenceMost prefer a shorter line length.

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Short vs. Long Line Length

Caption: : Easier and faster to read because there are less interruptions.

Caption: : Harder to read because every time you get to the end of a line, your eye movements are interrupted and you loose your focus.