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Selected Works of Barbara S. Chaparro
Article
Reading Online Text With a Poor Layout: Is Performance Worse?
Usability News (SURL) (2005)
  • Barbara S. Chaparro, Wichita State University
  • A. Dawn Shaikh, Wichita State University
  • J. Ryan Baker, Wichita State University
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Abstract
This study examined the effects of enhanced layout (headers, indentation, and figure placement) on reading performance, comprehension, and satisfaction. Participants read text passages with and without enhanced layout. Results showed that reading speed and comprehension were not affected by layout, however, participants were more satisfied with the enhanced layout and reported it to be less fatiguing to read.
Keywords
  • web page design,
  • usability studies,
  • web page layout
Disciplines
Publication Date
February, 2005
Citation Information
Barbara S. Chaparro, A. Dawn Shaikh and J. Ryan Baker. "Reading Online Text With a Poor Layout: Is Performance Worse?" Usability News (SURL) Vol. 7 Iss. 1 (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barbara-chaparro/116/