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AdmFubar

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Nermander

I am not sure I agree with the last item, there are a few good freely available fonts out there.

I really think the font choice could be expanded a lot, because there is a huge difference between how a font looks and how easy it is to read.

I once found someone who had typeset the same text with probably a dozen different fonts (all were high quality fonts) to make it easier to see the difference.

But those 5 rules are not bad, I think 90% of texts I read do not follow any of those 5! :)

Line length I think is the biggest issue, it is very difficult to read a text in 10 pt Times New Roman in 18 cm long lines (A4 with 1,5 cm margins).

prcek

Agree with Nermander.
The first four rules are worth to consider, the fifth is arguable and could be expanded to several articles. Wholeheartedly agree with statement that a good looking font does not ensure it is easily legible.

I guess there is a common rule omitted that is valid for most of books/articles. The goal of text is to tell a piece of information. Its look should support it or at least should not disturb. Including pictures, colors, headlines.
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