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How Margins and Line Lengths Affect User Reading

Have you ever spent a long time reading a web page? It might have seem long to you because of the large amount of text. But research shows that margins and line lengths affect reading speed and comprehension.
The ideal reading experience is one where users can read at a fast pace and understand the information afterwards. If you want users to experience this, you should optimize your margins and line lengths.

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Rob Cowie

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