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Title: Reading Electronic Text Authors: Lee, A.T. Reference: Tech. Report, Beta Research, Inc., December, 1996 Report No.: BRI-TR-121296 Cost: US$16.00 File Size: 319 KB Abstract Reading text from electronic displays has now become a routine behavior in the workplace and elsewhere. As the computer replaces paper documents, the problems of reading text from electronic displays becomes increasingly evident. A decline in performance in display reading performance can be as high as 40 percent or more when compared to the same text read from paper. This report provides a review and analysis of recent studies of reading from electronic displays. Factors examined include not only display variables such as flicker, spatial resolution and image quality, but also the effects of autoscrolling, single and multiple word sequential presentation, color, font characteristics, and other factors. Of particular note are the effects of display presentation methods on text legibility and comprehension. Conclusions and recommendations for user interface design are provided. To purchase a copy of this article, click the Buy Now link below. An electronic (PDF) copy will be sent with 24 hours of order receipt. To avoid delivery delays, refer to the file size indicated above and check your e-mail system message and storage capacity before ordering.
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