109 Readability
The ease with which text can be understood, based on the complexity of words and sentences.
• Readability is one of the most overlooked and important aspects of design.
• Readability is determined by factors such as word length, word commonality, sentence length, clauses per sentence, and syllables per sentence.
• Readability can be improved by omitting needless words and punctuation, avoiding acronyms and jargon, keeping sentence length appropriate for the intended audience, and using active voice.
• When targeting a specific reading level, consider readability formulas designed for this purpose.
• Consider readability when creating designs that involve narrative text. Ensure that the reading level is audience appropriate. Strive ...
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