Evaluation of Efficient Line Lengths for Better Readability
Keywords: Line Length, Reading Efficiency, Usability Testing.
Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology
Volume 31 , Issue 1
Zahid Hussain , Syed Asif Ali Shah , Wajiha Shah ,
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