Concurrent Sessions

So, you expect them to read that? Creating text that begs to be read. Part 1.

Mon 1:45 – 2:30PM — Chestnut A
Lydia Mong, West Virginia University

At the end of this session you will be able to:

Identify how people interact with text on the Web.
Explain how line length affects readability.
Identify which fonts are most readable on computer screens.
Explain the importance of white space.
Explain the importance of line height.
Identify 2 or 3 ways for “chunking” text.
Observe the effect that color has on a Web page.
Apply eyetracking research to a Web page.

Handouts will include “Tips for Increasing Readability” and “References and Resources.”


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