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This indicates that while the participants read the Margin passages slower,
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they comprehended more than when reading the No Margin passages.
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Users favored the Margin condition, reporting lower levels of physical fatigue during reading and greater satisfaction with the layout for the presentation of textbook, leisure, and news material.
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; participants read the Margin text slower, but comprehended more than the No Margin text.
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Alex Young PedersenLille artikel om sammenligningen mellem forskellige former for leading, linjeafstand
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Alex HorstmannIn this study, reading performance with four white space layouts was compared. Margins surrounding the text and leading (space between lines) were manipulated to generate the four white space conditions. Results show that the use of margins affected both
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Mike StenhouseSummary: In this study, reading performance with four white space layouts was compared. Margins surrounding the text and leading (space between lines) were manipulated to generate the four white space conditions. Results show that the use of margins affec
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Justin MorrisonResearch on leading (line-height) and white space / margin usage to improve readablity
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Angela RandallAvoid very wide or very narrow leading (line height). A paragraph that is too close or too far away from the text that comes before or after it can cause a problem with comprehension.
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Bonnie SwogerResearch study on the use of leading and margins in terms of reading pace.
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Roy HuiskesIn this study, reading performance with four white space layouts was compared. Margins surrounding the text and leading (space between lines) were manipulated to generate the four white space conditions. Results show that the use of margins affected both
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Michael PowersStudy from Wichita on usability of online text.
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The use of white space for online reading is important as the number of people using online textbooks and materials continues to grow at a steady rate (“Another non-traditional option,” n.d.).
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The use of white space for online reading is important as the number of people using online textbooks and materials continues to grow at a steady rate (“Another non-traditional option,” n.d.).
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The use of white space for online reading is important as the number of people using online textbooks and materials continues to grow at a steady rate (“Another non-traditional option,” n.d.).
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Nancy WhiteThe role of leading and white space in online reading speed, comprehension and satisfaction.
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Results from this study showed that the manipulation of the Margin white space affected both reading speed and comprehension; participants read the Margin text slower, but comprehended more than the No Margin text. In general, the results favored the use of Margins. The manipulation of Leading did not seem to impact reading performance, but did result in lower satisfaction with the layout and perceived eyestrain when paired with No Margins. Forty-seven percent of participants chose the Margins, Optimal Leading layout as their favorite, while 50% of the participants chose the No Margins, Sub-Optimal Leading text as their least favorite. The second preferred combination was the No Margin, Optimal Leading condition. Interestingly, those that chose this condition as the best layout said that they liked the spacing between the lines and indicated the font looked larger and was easier to read. So, while leading did not affect reading performance, it did appear to influence user preference. The use of white space for online reading is important as the number of people using online textbooks and materials continues to grow at a steady rate (“Another non-traditional option,†n.d.). Figure 5 shows an example of two websites offering short stories. As shown, each utilizes a different amount of white space. The top example is very typical of a selection from a short story site and uses very little margin. Based on the results of this study, it is possible that reader comprehension may be reduced for this passage. Designers should be aware of the potential influence of white space on reading performance. Future research needs to be done to examine the role of white space in online reading. While this study investigated the use of margins and leading, future studies could examine the impact of such variables in multi-column displays and with various line lengths.
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