Museum Exhibition Planning and Design by Bogle Elizabeth;

Author:Bogle, Elizabeth; [Bogle, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Published: 2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Figure 2.71. Line spacing (leading).

Paragraph Alignment

When deciding on the alignment of a text block, there are four basic types to be considered.

Justified Left, Ragged Right

This setting is the easiest to read and is used when laying out a text block that is dense or when there are many blocks in a layout. Since the starting point of each line is always located next to the left-hand margin, readers can quickly find the beginning, and their eyes can flow effortlessly from one line to the next.

Justified Right, Ragged Left

This alignment can be difficult to read. It forces the reader to hunt for the start of each line, and for that reason, this type of justification is best confined to titles and to text blocks with large typeface or with few words.

Centered, Ragged Right and Left

Excellent for titles, this type of justification can add interest when laying out small paragraphs. Since it can be difficult to read, though, it should never be used extensively for large text blocks.

Centered, Justified Right and Left

Common to newspaper layouts, this arrangement is good provided that the text block or column is narrow. However, it can produce uneven letter spacing that could reduce legibility and be difficult to read.

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