Online Discussion : Principles For Readable Web Typography

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"Readability is one of the more important aspects of Web design usability. Readable text affects how users process the information in the content. Poor readability scares readers away from the content. On the other hand, done correctly, readability allows users to efficiently read and take in the information in the text. You want users to be able to read your content and absorb it easily."

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This is the article to that you need to analyze and synthesize:

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What is Readability: 

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Readability is about arranging words and groups of words in a way that allows the readers eye to access the content easily and in a way that makes sense. It’s really an art form that is honed over time as successful combinations are found.

 

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What is Legibility :

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Legibility is a measure of how easy it is to distinguish one letter from another in a particular typeface.

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The differences between Readability and Legibility

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Legibility

The legibility of a typeface is a product of its design, and relates to the ability to distinguish one glyph from another when reading. Factors contributing to a typeface’s legibility include x-height, character width, weight and stroke contrast.

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Readability

Readability is related to how the type is arranged, or typeset, and therefore is controlled by the designer. Factors affecting type’s readability include Type size, Type case, Line spacing and line length. 

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 https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/typographic-readability-and-legibility--webdesign-12211

https://www.sitepoint.com/typography-readability-and-legibility-part-1/

https://creativepro.com/legibility-and-readability-whats-the-difference/

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