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Readability

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How easily and comfortably a reader can parse text at a glance.

When to use

  • Long-form content where user attention must be sustained
  • Auditing UI copy that users complain is hard to read
  • Any text smaller than 14px — extra care required

Examples

  • 55–75 characters per line for optimal body text measure
  • Minimum 16px for body copy on mobile

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