Google Docs Chapter 2: Styles and Appearances
- Daniel LaGrow
Instructions
Section 2.1: Line Spacing
A good rule is to always have line spacing set at 1.5 or 2 lines. This can make reading easier for those with dyslexia or readers who easily lose their place in a page.
Highlight your text and go to the main tool bar.
Select the Paragraph and Line Spacing Button and click 1.5 or 2. This will make your text expand down the page. As a result, readers will have an easier time focusing on the individual reading lines.
Section 2.2: Line Justification
You should always have your text aligned or justified to the left. A full justification line causes the spaces between words to be different sizes. Some will be wider and some more narrow. This will make reading the document very difficult for screen reader users or people with low vision. Always justify your lines to the left.
To justify your lines,
Highlight your text and go to the main tool bar.
Click the Align button and click Left.
This essay is fully justified. This is causing unnecessary spaces between the words and making it harder to read.
This essay is left justified. The essay is now much easier to read and every word is equally spaced apart.
Section 2.3: Borders
Borders can be an effective way to group information or visually show data. However, screen readers do not recognize borders. Instead of using borders, it is recommended to use semantic headings instead. This will allow them to have an easier time reading the pages and understanding the difference between sections.
This list only provides borders to indicate the required and optional items. Screen reader users may not know when the sections start and finish.
Section 2.4: Can I use Flashing or Blinking Animations?
It is recommended to not use any flashing or blinking objects due to them causing photosensitive epileptic seizures. If you need to use a flash, make sure the flashing is not a very intense flash or goes very fast. A good amount of flashes is about 1 flash per second, the less intense and less flashes there are, the better.