[Sigia-l] width limits for a body of text

[Timo]

You could pick up the nearest Newspaper or Magazine and wave it at them.

Or you could point them at this research:
http://wsupsy.psy.twsu.edu/surl/usabilitynews/42/text_length.htm

Timo


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Berndt, Peter (AT-Atlanta) said

> Hello,
> I am constantly asked by my clients to extend the width of a body of text.
> Although I realize this is to the disadvantage of the reader, I don't have
> any solid arguments for keeping the lines short. So I'm researching this
> matter today by searching relevant websites for info.
> 
> Are there any rules I can use when laying out text?