eText

Content
• Think about what information to use. Be selective.
• Organize the material into its main points.
• Proofread and edit your document. Make sure all data is accurate.
 
Continuity
• All pages in a document must have the same elements (e.g., font, line spacing, margins, etc).
• Changing design or style from one page to another can cause a jarring effect upon the readers.

Text size and Font

• Readability is the key.
• Make the size or point type large enough to read.
• Use one font per document.
• Use a plain, easy to read font. Times New Roman, Helvetica, Univers, & Arial are recommended.
• Sans serif fonts (those wihtout the little lines at the end of the letters) are generally easier to read on visual aids.

Text style

• Use italic type only for titles.
• Never underline text. On Web pages, text hyperlinks are automatically underlined, so underlining any other text causes confusion.
• Avoid using all CAPS. You are not screaming at your audience.
• Use a boldface type or a different color type or to indicate emphasis. But if it is overused, it can lose its impact.

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