Researchers discovered that switching to a font that was more suitable for the reader increased reading speed while preserving comprehension. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have discovered that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for digital reading and that changing the font
The Readability Consortium, a collaboration among UCF, Adobe, Readability Matters, and Google, is researching digital readability using individuated typography to improve reading speed and comprehension. They are finding that personalization is key to optimizing digital reading. Credit: University of Central Florida
“These results emphasize that personalization is key and encourage future work in creating tools and conducting research that helps readers discover the format that optimizes their personal reading experiences,” Sawyer says. “This research shows that we should start looking at fonts the way we look at reading glasses,” Wallace says. “With the right font, we can reshape how an individual sees text to help them read faster. This research is just beginning, as we can explore all facets of how to redesign text to match an individual’s needs.”
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