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... ... @@ -1,63 +1,2 @@ 1 -(% class="box" %) 2 -((( 3 -For detailed guidance and usability evidence visit specific sections. 4 -))) 5 - 6 - 7 -== Use simple sentences == 8 - 9 -Complex sentences take more brain power to process, make readability more difficult for low literacy level users and are harder to translate. 10 - 11 -[[Clear language section>>doc:Plain English.WebHome]] 12 - 13 ----- 14 - 15 -== Avoid capitalising words == 16 - 17 -People are more used to reading lowercase letters so comprehension is slower for capitalised words. 18 - 19 -[[Grammar section>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.WebHome]] 20 - 21 ----- 22 - 23 -== Avoid abbreviations and acronyms == 24 - 25 -This reduces user confusion. Exceptions: when users know them better in abbreviated form, for example GIF and 5KB. 26 - 27 -[[Grammar section>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.WebHome]] 28 - 29 ----- 30 - 31 -== In paragraphs, put links at the end of sentences == 32 - 33 -This may reduce distraction and cognitive load. It can work better for users with autism. 34 - 35 -[[Content design section>>doc:User centred design.WebHome]] 36 - 37 ----- 38 - 39 -== Avoid referencing gender or age == 40 - 41 -It’s generally not necessary and can easily make your content non-inclusive. 42 - 43 -[[People section>>doc:People.WebHome]] 44 - 45 ----- 46 - 47 -== Choose respectful vocabulary == 48 - 49 -Research what language could be emotive for your users by exploring forums, blogs and social media, and carrying out user testing. 50 - 51 -[[People section>>doc:People.WebHome]] 52 - 53 ----- 54 - 55 -== Readable content is easier to translate == 56 - 57 -Using plain, simple language, short sentences, active tense, good grammar and accurate punctuation helps make content easier to translate. 58 - 59 -[[Clear language section>>doc:Plain English.WebHome]] 60 - 61 ----- 62 - 63 -All Readability Guidelines recommendations are based on evidence. In Beta we researched 17 [[usability questions>>doc:Main.Usability questions.WebHome]]. For some particular points we are still [[looking for evidence>>doc:Main.New research.WebHome]]. 1 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HUsesimplesentences" %) 2 +Please go to [[readabilityguidelines.co.uk/top-findings>>url:https://readabilityguidelines.co.uk/top-findings/]].