Universal Web · 2005 Archive

2.5 Line Length

Recommended line length of 55-65 characters per line for optimal screen readability.

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A recommended line length of 55-65 characters per line, or approximately 10-12 words per line.

Reading on digital screens creates more eye strain compared to printed materials. Designers should therefore prioritize shorter lines and smaller paragraph blocks to enhance readability.

Avoid hyphenation in body text to maintain cleaner line breaks.