Module 2: Readability Part 1 & 2 Flashcards

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What 4 Areas Define Readability?

A
  1. Is it easy to read?
  2. Is it even possible to read?
  3. Is it enjoyable to read?
  4. Is it fast to read?
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2
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How To Calculate Readability Score

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  • Acronym Count
  • Reading Ease
  • Contrast Score
  • Motion Facility Ratio
  • Typography Golden Ratio

DIVIDED BY 5

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3
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What is Acronym Count?

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the ratio of words in your headline that are potentially unknown acronyms

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4
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What is Reading Ease?

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measures how easy your copy is to read

0 = impossible

100 = almost perfect

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5
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What is Contrast Ratio?

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how clear (visually) does your headline standout from the background?

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What is Motion Facility Ratio?

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what percentage of the available text can be read before it disappears?

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What is Typography Golden Ratio?

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how well text can be read on a web page (font style + size)

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Most Readable Text

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  • 16 Pixel Font Size
  • 25 Pixel Line Spacing
  • 680 Pixel Wide Paragraph
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9
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Readability To Do List:

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  • Title Case Headline (make it easy to read with acronyms)
  • Increase Contrast Ratio (Contrast Ratio Tool)
  • Turn off slider autoplay
  • Shorten Sentences (Readability Tool)
  • Increase Reading Ease (Unbounced Benchmark Report)
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