Pages that are pleasant to read

A few modest choices that make text feel at home.

Reading on a screen should not require effort just to follow a line. A comfortable measure, sufficient contrast, and generous spacing make a quiet difference.

Give lines a limit

Very wide paragraphs make it hard to find the beginning of the next line. Keep the text column narrower than the screen and let the surrounding space stay empty.

Make links visible

A link should be recognizable before a reader hovers over it. Underlines are simple, familiar, and work on touch screens too.

Let the reader choose

Use flexible text sizes, ordinary scrolling, and pages that work with keyboard navigation. The best layout makes room for the person reading it.