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This has been studied a lot in design. Most people prefer line lengths in the 50-60 character region. Some studies show lengths up to 75 to be appropriate, but
by 542458 4y ago
This has been studied a lot in design. Most people prefer line lengths in the 50-60 character region. Some studies show lengths up to 75 to be appropriate, but that’s about the limit. Past that people have a hard time keeping track of where they are and find reading to take more effort.
- rascul 4y agoThat's way too short for me. Somewhere between 120 to 150 seems a good minimum, 200 or maybe up to 250 are much better maximums, maybe even a bit higher. I lose my place easily when I have to change lines so damn much.
- baby 4y agoIsn't it because people are used to read pocket books?
- Night_Thastus 4y agoAnecdotally, I'd say it has no relevance.
- iggldiggl 4y agoOffice documents seem to default to somewhere in the region of 90 – 100 characters, interestingly.
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