Legibility

usgb/ˌledʒəˈbɪləti/
noun

The quality of being easy to read or understand.

The legibility of his handwriting improved after he started using a better pen.
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Handwriting Quality

Legibility in handwriting means writing is neat and easy to read. Messy handwriting makes comprehension hard.

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Practicing your cursive can greatly improve the legibility of your notes.
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Font Choice

Choose clear, simple fonts for legibility, especially for longer texts.

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Arial and Times New Roman are known for their legibility.
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Text Layout

Text organization, such as paragraphs and spacing, affects legibility. Keep layout clean.

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Use headers and bullet points to improve the legibility of your essay.
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